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DF05 EZO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,563 mi
Last recorded182,563 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 182,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 182,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 166,710 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,323 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

No damping on rear shock absorbers advise urgent attention

Fail 17 Jan 2018 152,973 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

No damping on rear shock absorbers advise urgent attention

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe clamp has one of for securing pieces missing/broken (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,520 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 at nsf bulk head /chassis area x1 and osr brake hose area x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe clamp has one of for securing pieces missing/broken (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 123,480 miles

Bonnet release cable broken

N/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet release cable broken

N/s/r lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 174,167 miles

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

rusted rear brake discs

rusting brake pipe front to rear in clip near bulk head / subframe area

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 31 Dec 2014 174,165 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rusted rear brake discs

rusting brake pipe front to rear in clip near bulk head / subframe area

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,741 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 87,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,517 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 58,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DF05 EZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF05 EZO, 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 DF05 EZO registered?

DF05 EZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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