MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Both front tyres worn on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
registration plate missing Both (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/s rear tyre wall damaged
Small splits in o/s rear tyre
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/s rear tyre wall damaged
Small splits in o/s rear tyre
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s and o/s wiper blads
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DE05 VWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 VWS, 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 VWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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