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Windscreen cracked
both rear shock absorbers very weak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear shock absorbers very weak
Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack
Brake pad warning light on
Headlights starting to fade
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear near tank marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad warning light on
Headlights starting to fade
Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all shocks appear to have reduced damping effect
os headlamp misting
osr tyre wall damaged. nsr tyre has cut in tread.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all shocks appear to have reduced damping effect
os headlamp misting
osr tyre wall damaged. nsr tyre has cut in tread.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os headlamp misting
shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os headlamp misting
shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nsf tyre cut to sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EK05 TXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EK05 TXW, 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 TXW registered?
EK05 TXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2005.
Is EK05 TXW safe to buy?
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