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DE05 LCU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 172,210 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coil light illuminated

door open warning light permanently illuminated

Fail 2 Apr 2026 172,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coil light illuminated

door open warning light permanently illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2025 166,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2025 166,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 160,130 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 149,984 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Dec 2022 149,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 135,898 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,592 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 123,513 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,124 miles

Child seats fitted

Front brake flexis starting to crack

Front inside brake pads getting low?

Slight dampness around Nearside rear shock

Fail 1 Oct 2019 101,751 miles

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

Child seats fitted

Front brake flexis starting to crack

Front inside brake pads getting low?

Slight dampness around Nearside rear shock

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,257 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,216 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 85,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,312 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 41,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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