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DA05 GXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,030 mi
Last recorded161,030 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 161,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aux belt worn

Pass 8 Sep 2025 151,355 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 151,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f upper strut mounting / bearing noisy!!

Pass 8 Jun 2024 139,422 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 134,606 miles

Coolant leak stains at front,possible water pump?

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 134,594 miles

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

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

Coolant leak stains at front,possible water pump?

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 130,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 122,622 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2016 89,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,586 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 59,586 miles

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

Offside front A.B.S. wire straning on full lock due to anti roll bar link fitted on wrong side of wireing at time of test.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,557 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pad - warning light on

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,797 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,070 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 24,177 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 GXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

DA05 GXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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