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DG05 ZYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

320,415 mi
Last recorded320,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 320,415 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 320,411 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 311,098 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 311,098 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 295,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 281,824 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 281,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 274,931 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 269,627 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 269,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 252,247 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 12 Dec 2016 230,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 213,845 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 213,845 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 212,470 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 208,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 202,804 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 199,172 miles

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 7 Aug 2013 198,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 193,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 191,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Jan 2012 185,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 185,675 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 179,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 170,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,017 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 106,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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