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DA05 GYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,828 mi
Last recorded142,828 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 142,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip off side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 130,431 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 128,190 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 128,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 115,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 115,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,847 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 106,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 102,344 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 101,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,142 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,078 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,171 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s door mirror cracked

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 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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