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DA05 CFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,894 mi
Last recorded131,894 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 CFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 131,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine mgt check light on

nearside mirror cover missing, not resulting in a sharp edge

nearside rear lamp assembly repaired with tape/nearside bodywork damaged - none resulting in sharp edge

possible exhaust gas chuff/leak from injector/s

slight bind, not showing up on roller brake test, to offside front brake

wiperblades perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside bodyside/side door damaged

nearside mirror cover missing - not resulting in a sharp edge

nearside rear reflector damaged

nerarside rear lamp assembly in poor condition

several light cuts into nearside front tyre outer sidewall - not deep enough to rear ply or cords

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside bodyside/side door damaged

nearside mirror cover missing - not resulting in a sharp edge

nearside rear reflector damaged

nerarside rear lamp assembly in poor condition

several light cuts into nearside front tyre outer sidewall - not deep enough to rear ply or cords

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,122 miles

n/s rack boot in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2011 106,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s rack boot in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2010 90,827 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 90,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,971 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Fail 30 Nov 2009 59,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,819 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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DA05 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CFJ, 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 DA05 CFJ registered?

DA05 CFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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