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D4 VXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,968 mi
Last recorded154,968 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 154,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside central very inner sill rusted

Rear exhaust tail pipe rusted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 151,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tail pipe of exhaust has some corrosion

some areas of corrosion on inner sills and jacking points surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2024 146,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills on jacking points have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 143,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner sills have some surface corrosion on the jacking point

Pass 17 Sep 2022 134,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 128,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 99,433 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 99,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 94,296 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 91,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 91,359 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,611 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 87,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,017 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,276 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,084 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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D4 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D4 VXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 VXU registered?

D4 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is D4 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 VXU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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