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EK05 TXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

212,610 mi
Last recorded212,610 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 212,610 miles

condition of nearside door mirror glass

front brake pipes greased

welded repairs and underside of vehicle coverd in underseal protection

Fail 3 May 2024 212,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill at axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 211,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 211,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2022 210,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 198,644 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 187,769 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 187,767 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 174,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section also under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,029 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 162,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 132,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,213 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,547 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,407 miles

n/s rear tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,325 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,572 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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EK05 TXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK05 TXV, 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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What year was EK05 TXV registered?

EK05 TXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is EK05 TXV safe to buy?

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