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DJ05 TOY

2005 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,631 mi
Last recorded180,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Atego98,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 TOY
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 180,631 miles

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 180,081 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wiring under vehicle at the rear (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All steering ball joint dust covers deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 177,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 176,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 7 May 2015 169,165 miles

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

exhaust downpipe bracket cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 164,561 miles

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 164,561 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 161,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front top markers blue

Pass 9 May 2013 161,294 miles

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

front top markers blue

Pass 24 May 2012 144,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 123,418 miles

cab tilt warning light on contstantley

Pass 24 May 2010 105,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 84,458 miles

cab tilt warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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DJ05 TOY is a 2005 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 98,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DJ05 TOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DJ05 TOY registered?

DJ05 TOY is a 2005 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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