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EP05 TCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 170,000 miles

Emissions not tested injector leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise front road wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2020 169,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 169,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 165,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 158,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight kerbing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 146,589 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 146,589 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 127,734 miles

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

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

Wide wheels fitted to limit of wheel arch.

Fail 11 May 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015
Pass 20 Nov 2014 109,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,006 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,427 miles

front pads 2/3rds worn. Sensors sensitive so pad warning light may ommit soon

tiny play n/s front antiroll bar link

Pass 29 Mar 2010

parking brake close to travel limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,655 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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EP05 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EP05 TCX, 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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EP05 TCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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