MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion bottom sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering component deformed but serviceable steering wheel (2.2.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 flexi-hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre row stalk/clip (5.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 flexi-hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak, nsf engine area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak, nsf engine area
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
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)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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JG05 FAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 JG05 FAB, 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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JG05 FAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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