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DA05 FTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,897 mi
Last recorded138,897 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 138,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front fog light/headlight switch faulty, Not operating correctly fog lights turn on with headlights

strong smell of fuel from under bonnet

vehicle body corroded/holed not within prescribed areas (nearside front sill/step area)

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,480 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount is noisy on lock to lock, no movement found

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 106,202 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,455 miles

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f strut top mounting bearing rough

Fail 4 Oct 2018 86,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f strut top mounting bearing rough

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,285 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear light lens broken not showing white light

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,088 miles

Both rear lamps damaged

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear floor but not in prescribed area

Damage to screen but not in main view

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

Slight smear front wipers

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

corrosion to both sides rear door runner guides

Fail 24 Aug 2016 64,088 miles

Both rear lamps damaged

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to rear floor but not in prescribed area

Damage to screen but not in main view

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Slight smear front wipers

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

corrosion to both sides rear door runner guides

Pass 10 Dec 2015 63,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 63,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,405 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,305 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 50,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre has cut dont look to cords

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

various tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2009 44,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 44,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,884 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2008 34,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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 FTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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