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DE05 VWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,876 mi
Last recorded167,876 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 167,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 167,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 167,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 167,273 miles

Corrosion on outer sills

Frosting on headlamps

Heavy age cracking on driveshaft gaiters

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 160,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 143,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,557 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 139,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,304 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 113,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLITS AND CRACKED (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16C (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MISHAPED 205/65/16C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated SPLITS AND CRACKS (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired NOT IN RETAINER HOLDER (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MISHAPED AND BELOW LIMIT 205/65/16C (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR SPRING FALLEN OUT OF RETAINER HOLDER

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 96,188 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,739 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 79,722 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,823 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f wiper

Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s/f wiper

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,684 miles

airbag light illuminated.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,624 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 28,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,968 miles

rear seats have been removed at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,414 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 VWU 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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

DE05 VWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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