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DG05 ZYW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 118,046 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 102,825 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 102,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 102,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 98,660 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 93,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,159 miles

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,157 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 72,506 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 72,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,931 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 60,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,641 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 51,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

DG05 ZYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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