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ExpiredMileage
137,199 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both headlights light output slightly reduced
both rear inner sills corroding
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drivers door check strap broken
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe from turbo missing clamp at turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded down chassis to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill 2 patches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear axle to front over tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 spots (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine light mil is on
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 spots (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
engine light mil is on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
engine m.i.l light indicating a malfunction
low brake pad warning light illuminated
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust blow backbox
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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DA05 AAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DA05 AAU, 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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DA05 AAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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