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DE05 VXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

165,975 mi
Last recorded165,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 165,975 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 165,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 165,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking near filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer cill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outriggers to cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner and outer cill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigers to cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker bearing bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear view mirrors poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,650 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os cills corroded inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 160,650 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top bearings worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os cills corroded inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,975 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 154,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 149,923 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill and osr cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 149,923 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill and osr cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,890 miles

Front light lenses dull

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

parking brake needs adjusting up at foot pedal

Fail 21 Sep 2018 143,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front light lenses dull

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

parking brake needs adjusting up at foot pedal

Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,244 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 135,244 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,275 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2015 102,253 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 120,238 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2014 114,496 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,909 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 108,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 101,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 101,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper rubber insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,889 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 97,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 86,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,841 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,898 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 69,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 69,010 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,183 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 VXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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