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EF05 ESO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,944 mi
Last recorded44,944 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 44,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 44,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 43,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,445 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 39,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,179 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,558 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pad wearing light on pad o/k

service light on

Pass 29 May 2014 35,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

Fail 29 May 2014 35,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

Pass 21 May 2013 32,151 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,497 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 20,972 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,425 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 16,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR GLASS DOES NOT DO UP

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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EF05 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF05 ESO, 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 EF05 ESO?

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What year was EF05 ESO registered?

EF05 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is EF05 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 ESO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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