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DG05 ZRA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,758 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

offside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,680 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2015 120,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,969 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall - no cords showing at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall - no cords showing at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,959 miles

Oil leak

glow plug light on

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,226 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 59,226 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,125 miles

advise front tyres

advise n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,054 miles

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

advise front tyres

advise n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 30,951 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,093 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 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

DG05 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is DG05 ZRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 ZRA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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