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DG05 TZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,355 mi
Last recorded194,355 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 194,355 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested rear suspension unsafe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed mechanical issue (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel strap corroded/defective

rear boot floor excessively corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 180,423 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2022 180,423 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Nov 2021 180,350 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged offside rear brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside outer to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside chassis outrigger and inner sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside chassis outrigger to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear lower body panel behind bumper heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2020 176,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

extensive corrosion in underbody. exhaust deterioated, fuel tank strap corroded. flexible brake hoses deterioated

Pass 19 Oct 2019 176,249 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside has some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2018 176,236 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 176,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 174,384 miles

underside and sills have some corrosion.rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Oct 2016 164,728 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion in underbody

o/s headlight fogged/deterioated

Fail 14 Oct 2016 164,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

extensive surface corrosion in underbody

Pass 14 Oct 2015 151,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 138,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and side indicators faded.front tyres worn on inner shoulders .steering column shrouds loose

Pass 15 Oct 2014 138,125 miles

front and side indicators faded.front tyres worn on inner shoulders .steering column shrouds loose

Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,199 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,149 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,614 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,745 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT. O/S MIRROR HAS SOME CRACKS. N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT WALL DAMAGE.

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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DG05 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG05 TZD, 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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DG05 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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