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EV05 HOE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,962 mi
Last recorded125,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 HOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 125,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 119,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

windscreen has a large crack but not in swept area.

Fail 30 May 2013 119,701 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

windscreen has a large crack but not in swept area.

Pass 29 May 2012 100,960 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 85,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 76,483 miles

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

steering rack or steering pump not working to full capacity

Pass 28 May 2009 67,446 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 67,446 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 54,086 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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EV05 HOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EV05 HOE, 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 EV05 HOE?

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What year was EV05 HOE registered?

EV05 HOE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is EV05 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 HOE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EV05 HOE have outstanding finance?

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