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DA05 VCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,521 mi
Last recorded136,521 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 129,794 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 129,750 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion body mount (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front deteriorating

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak ()

bonnet catch deteriorating

brake fluid dark

Pass 17 May 2017 117,242 miles

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

parking brake travel long.

underbody corrosion to inner and outer sills and front outriggers.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,992 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,121 miles

rattle from inside offside rear handbrake drum

Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,100 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rattle from inside offside rear handbrake drum

Pass 29 Jun 2013 77,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,382 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,926 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 53,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 46,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,180 miles

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

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 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCC, 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 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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