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DF05 TJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

270,536 mi
Last recorded270,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 270,536 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front exhaust bracket bolt loose

Fail 25 Jun 2018 270,527 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged rear facing seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment floor operated lever (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

front exhaust bracket bolt loose

Pass 27 Jun 2017 248,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 248,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 223,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 223,687 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2015 214,205 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 214,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Headlamp switch insecure

Nearside door mirror insecure

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 20 Mar 2014 189,687 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 189,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 157,480 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,260 miles

Center prop 'UJ' has play in it

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 119,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Center prop 'UJ' has play in it

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 118,381 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 377,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 377,964 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 321,682 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear lens is broken but has tape over it

Pass 26 Feb 2009 262,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 193,071 miles

parking brake needs to be adjusted

Pass 26 Feb 2007 120,229 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 120,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre has cuts to the inner wall

Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,653 miles

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

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 TJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

DF05 TJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 TJO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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