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DA05 VUM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,028 mi
Last recorded151,028 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 151,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corrosion and outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2020 151,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle corrosion and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 150,187 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 150,180 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 150,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 27 Dec 2017 144,109 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides inner and outer sill traces of body filler and under seal (6.1.B.2)

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

test in wet condition

Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by suspension (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 140,642 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 135,366 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 132,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 132,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 123,361 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 102,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,378 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 VUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

DA05 VUM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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