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DF05 LGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

304,530 mi
Last recorded304,530 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 304,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 304,530 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2012 279,776 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 279,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 247,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 218,257 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 218,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 194,452 miles

Engine management warning light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 168,594 miles

play in the steering

Pass 27 Apr 2010 139,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 138,955 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 11 Mar 2010 138,940 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,966 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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DF05 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF05 LGL, 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 LGL registered?

DF05 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is DF05 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 LGL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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