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DE05 VWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,672 mi
Last recorded134,672 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 134,672 miles

service overdue.

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

bonnet release handle -need replacing.

bothside front antiroll bar d bush/s badly worn and play- marginal pass -should replace.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

bothside rear brake disc,s worn thin and poor condition.

offside rear brake binding, and brake pad/s worn thin.should investigate.

offside rear bumber corner, partialy insecure.

rear silencer box pipe at joint badly corroded, and leak gas- marginal pass should replace.

Fail 13 Nov 2014 134,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet release handle -need replacing.

bothside front antiroll bar d bush/s badly worn and play- marginal pass -should replace.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

bothside rear brake disc,s worn thin and poor condition.

offside rear brake binding, and brake pad/s worn thin.should investigate.

offside rear bumber corner, partialy insecure.

rear silencer box pipe at joint badly corroded, and leak gas- marginal pass should replace.

service overdue.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,580 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 121,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,824 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,089 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,143 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,216 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER WHEEL ARCH MOULDING INSECURE

Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,216 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Emissions not tested (7.0)

NEARSIDE FRONT UNDER WHEEL ARCH MOULDING INSECURE

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 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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