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DE05 ZZU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,986 mi
Last recorded146,986 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,986 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 14,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 135,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,124 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 113,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,288 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,658 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,575 miles

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

dip switch loose

nsf water hose chaffed

Fail 15 May 2009 71,575 miles

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

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

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

dip switch loose

nsf water hose chaffed

Pass 17 May 2008 49,134 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 ZZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

DE05 ZZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is DE05 ZZU safe to buy?

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