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E3 AWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

13,539 mi
Last recorded13,539 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 AWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 13,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 12,529 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 11,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 10,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 10,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 10,245 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 9,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 9,186 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 9,185 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 8,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 7,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 7,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 7,216 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 6,979 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak from additional fuel system (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,814 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 5,538 miles

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

exhaust front pipe clamp incomplete

Fail 24 Nov 2011 5,290 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 1 Nov 2011 5,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 4,814 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,263 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 3,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 3,608 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

parking brake close to the end of travel

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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E3 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 72%.

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 E3 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

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What year was E3 AWV registered?

E3 AWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is E3 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 AWV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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