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DE05 LBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,972 mi
Last recorded205,972 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 205,972 miles

BOTH SILLS inner and outer very corroded but outside of all prescribed areas

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and outriggers on both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 205,972 miles

BOTH SILLS inner and outer very corroded but outside of all prescribed areas

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes coroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and outriggers on both sides (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 198,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 167,975 miles

Rear Diff noisy at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2017 162,661 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 153,912 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2016 153,907 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel low effort on o/s (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r brake pipe is corroding

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

sills corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2015 145,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

rear brake back plates are corroded away

Fail 31 Jul 2015 145,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

rear brake back plates are corroded away

Pass 30 Jul 2014 133,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 121,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,932 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,171 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,635 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,030 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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DE05 LBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DE05 LBP, 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 LBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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