MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting bush worn
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust tail pipe deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting bush worn
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust tail pipe deteriorating
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe deteriorating
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe deteriorating
Nearside Front brake slightly binding
Offside Front brake slightly binding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick/axial rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel corroded (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake req adjustment (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti rollbar "D" bushes have play (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill panel corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel drumstick/axial rod has slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel corroded (6.1.B.2)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake req adjustment (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
column switch assembly moves but secure
nearside rear tow bar secondary bracket not present but tow bar secure
offside number plate lamp poor illumination
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at fuel tank area and rear joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at front chassis area (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
column switch assembly moves but secure
nearside rear tow bar secondary bracket not present but tow bar secure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills damaged (due to damage to step mounting points)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG05 XUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XUJ, 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 XUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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