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DE05 VYH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,064 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspension mount prescribe area covered with white sealant

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

brake pads wearing lamp on dashboard

steering/suspension has ply

Fail 31 Jul 2017 128,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both sides sills corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

brake pads wearing lamp on dashboard

steering/suspension has ply

Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,760 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill corroded and under the body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 118,701 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

under the body corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 184,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 100,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 90,493 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 76,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,786 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,430 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VYH 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

DE05 VYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 VYH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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