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EY05 DMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,424 mi
Last recorded110,424 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,424 miles

General underbody corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 105,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,615 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,558 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose

Reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Aug 2020 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover loose

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,176 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,888 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 78,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,516 miles

offside rear tyre getting low 195/65/r16c

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,073 miles

nearside front headlamp condensation not effecting pattern

Fail 22 Aug 2014 67,073 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlamp condensation not effecting pattern

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,976 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wall perishing

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 55,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,560 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 48,560 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 43,150 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,946 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,462 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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EY05 DMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EY05 DMZ, 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

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What year was EY05 DMZ registered?

EY05 DMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is EY05 DMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 DMZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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