MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both sliding doors corroded
corrosion forming on inner sills and jacking points
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to front brake hoses being so badly cut (1.2.1 (g))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both sliding doors corroded
corrosion forming on inner sills and jacking points
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake hoses perishing
Side members, out riggers, chassis members corroding
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front brake hoses perishing
Side members, out riggers, chassis members corroding
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
park brake long travel.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 AEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE05 AEP, 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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DE05 AEP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2005.
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