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DA05 LNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,544 mi
Last recorded135,544 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 135,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in N/S/R tyre

nail in O/S/R tyre

oil leak

propshaft joint excessively worn

Fail 28 Sep 2015 135,543 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in N/S/R tyre

nail in O/S/R tyre

oil leak

propshaft joint excessively worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,546 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

reverse light fault

Fail 28 Aug 2014 117,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre defective

reverse light fault

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,957 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,418 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,384 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,610 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,522 miles

breake warning light on

n/s/r lamp damaged (no white light)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,074 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 LNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

DA05 LNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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