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DA05 UPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,516 mi
Last recorded137,516 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rackend ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 121,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2013 109,066 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 109,065 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lightindicating fault

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,229 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 99,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

eml on

fan warning light on

Pass 12 Jul 2010 91,909 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 86,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

front bonnet catch sticking and stiff

front pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2009 86,148 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing low

front bonnet catch sticking and stiff

front pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 143,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UPP 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 UPP, 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 UPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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