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E1 AWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

17,196 mi
Last recorded17,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 17,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 16,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 15,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 14,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 14,373 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 14,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,314 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 13,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 12,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 12,595 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 12,005 miles

fuel tank has a slight misting of fuel

minor exhaust corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2017 11,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 11,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 10,858 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 10,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 9,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 8,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 8,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 8,324 miles

pos. very small leak from pipe joints to fuel tank

Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,301 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 7,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,741 miles

small oil leak

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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E1 AWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E1 AWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E1 AWV?

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What year was E1 AWV registered?

E1 AWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is E1 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 AWV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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