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DE05 AET

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,539 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has surface corrosion will need attention

Fail 20 Feb 2024 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has surface corrosion will need attention

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,264 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 98,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 156,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 152,354 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 148,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 148,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 143,431 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 143,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (above fuel tank) (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 138,409 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 133,430 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 133,430 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,291 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed and inoperative

both rear brake discs are scored

Fail 13 May 2011 72,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety catch siezed and inoperative

both rear brake discs are scored

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,341 miles

oil leak.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 56,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,364 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 30,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 30,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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DE05 AET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AET, 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 DE05 AET registered?

DE05 AET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is DE05 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 AET shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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