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E16 COD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,246 mi
Last recorded140,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 COD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 140,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,292 miles

3rd/high level stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlights deteriorated and image both sides of vehicle weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 136,291 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from either exhaust or blowing injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

3rd/high level stop light not working

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo joint and next joint down (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlights deteriorated and image both sides of vehicle weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 117,151 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2024 117,151 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 106,658 miles

Brake pipes corroded at abs junction clamp

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 106,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded at abs junction clamp

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside parking brake low

Pass 9 Mar 2018 101,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,414 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 64,712 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,114 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 47,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,068 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,538 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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E16 COD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 E16 COD, 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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E16 COD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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