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DC05 CDF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,171 mi
Last recorded188,171 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 CDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 188,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to front jacking points

Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,645 miles

nearside front seatbelt is slow to retract

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

offside rear light unit cracked, repaired with tape

Fail 29 May 2018 181,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres worn smooth on edges

nearside front seatbelt is slow to retract

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear light unit cracked, repaired with tape

Pass 24 May 2017 173,128 miles

light surface corrosion around o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points.

Pass 31 May 2016 166,860 miles

Nearside registration light is dull.

parking brake needs adjusting.

Pass 26 May 2015 160,117 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are slightly lipped.

vehicle smokes slightly when left idling.

Pass 27 May 2014 152,950 miles

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

n/s registration light is dull.

Pass 23 May 2013 146,110 miles

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

n/s registration light dull

Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,337 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 129,011 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

PLEASE NOTE BRAKE ITEMS LISTED REQUIRE REPLACING ASAP

Pass 1 Jul 2010 125,007 miles

nearside front brake disc has sign's of wear (thinning)

offside front brake disc has sign's of wear (thinning)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 125,007 miles

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

nearside front brake disc has sign's of wear (thinning)

offside front brake disc has sign's of wear (thinning)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,334 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 116,777 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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DC05 CDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DC05 CDF, 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 DC05 CDF registered?

DC05 CDF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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