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DG05 XTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

314,437 mi
Last recorded314,437 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 314,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 314,437 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside h/lamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 313,372 miles

h/lamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 303,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 290,979 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 279,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 279,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 252,885 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 217,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 217,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 187,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres have slight damage to inner side walls

Fail 27 Oct 2010 187,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres have slight damage to inner side walls

Pass 5 Jun 2009 142,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper blades are slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2008 109,896 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 XTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

DG05 XTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is DG05 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 XTU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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