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DG05 UVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,742 mi
Last recorded197,742 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 197,742 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 197,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 195,911 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 183,947 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 183,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 173,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light showing

o/s mirror glass cracked

oil temp not taken. battery out of reach

Fail 29 May 2013 173,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light showing

o/s mirror glass cracked

oil temp not taken. battery out of reach

Fail 9 May 2013 174,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning light on

o/s/f door check strap broken

trailer socket damaged unable to check electrics

o/s/ rear cv gaiter split and exhaust fouling same drive shaft

Pass 30 May 2012 169,862 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

damage to o/s/f sill

exhaust rear mounting

o/s/f antiroll bar mounting

Fail 18 May 2012 169,835 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

damage to o/s/f sill

Pass 15 Oct 2010 158,596 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar bracket bolt not tight

Pass 7 May 2009 138,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 116,379 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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DG05 UVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG05 UVP, 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 DG05 UVP registered?

DG05 UVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 UVP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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