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Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear coil springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outriger by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill support panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills and adjacent chassis at rear by suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner chassis legs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
rear pads getting low
both front headlight lens fading
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
both front headlight lens fading
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 ESN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EF05 ESN, 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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EF05 ESN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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