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DG05 UUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 99,122 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front under sills corroded not in prescribed area

headlight patterns poor

sills and vehicle under body weak due to corrosion in places

vehicle under body and brake pipes coated in waxoyl

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front floors to sills not in prescribed area

corrosion to rear valence

under body corroded and weak in places

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake flexi hoses coated in wax oyl

rear crossmember and front under sills corroded not in prescribed areas

rear number plate poor condition

reverse lights not working

vehicle under body heavily wax oyled

Fail 18 Mar 2021 95,185 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded off (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general (1.1.11 (c))

front brake flexi hoses coated in wax oyl

rear crossmember and front under sills corroded not in prescribed areas

rear number plate poor condition

reverse lights not working

vehicle under body heavily wax oyled

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,866 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Underbody Wax Oiled Restricting Inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s outer sill non structural.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,515 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged outer wall

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,510 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear at connection to flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged outer wall

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,104 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,801 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,232 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,889 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake pad wear uneven

rear brake backing shields corroded

slight binding on nearside front brake

slight perrishing on lower engine mountings

some surface rust on power steering pipes

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,877 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake pad wear uneven

rear brake backing shields corroded

slight binding on nearside front brake

slight binding rear brakes

slight perrishing on lower engine mountings

some scrubbing/perrishing on nearside front outer tyre wall

some surface rust on power steering pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,611 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,005 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,005 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,036 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 20,768 miles

both rear tyres on minimum tread depth(1.6mm)

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 UUV 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 78.9%.

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 UUV, 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 UUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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