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DG05 VOD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

192,567 mi
Last recorded192,567 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 192,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill and chassis rusted through under seatbelt mounting but more than 30 cm away

Fail 6 Sep 2022 192,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill and chassis rusted through under seatbelt mounting but more than 30 cm away

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 185,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center outer. rusted hole (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 185,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center outer. rusted hole (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 175,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nr spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nr spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 164,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 152,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 141,407 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 141,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 130,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 130,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 118,823 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 118,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,998 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,995 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre slight wear inner and outer shoulder

n/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre slight wear inner and outer shoulder

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to see brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,146 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 88,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 88,439 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 74,916 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 74,916 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 59,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 41,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,139 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 41,139 miles

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

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 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

DG05 VOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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