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LF05 MFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

236,776 mi
Last recorded236,776 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 236,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 236,776 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 225,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 205,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 170,765 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 170,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,343 miles

emissions done not detected

Pass 20 Nov 2015 145,832 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 134,767 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 134,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 129,908 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 129,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 117,421 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre wear on the edges

Fail 12 Sep 2011 105,935 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre rear seatbelt clasp casing damaged

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroded and thin

Cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 105,935 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre rear seatbelt clasp casing damaged

Centre to rear exhaust joints corroded and thin

Cuts in nearside front and offside rear tyre outer walls

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from centre and rear exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,416 miles

Front brake balance close to limit

Offside rear indicator faded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,524 miles

Crack in windscreen.

Both rear tyres low.

Centre rear seatbelt clap cover damaged.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear indicator faded.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,524 miles

Both rear tyres low.

Centre rear seatbelt clap cover damaged.

Crack in windscreen.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear indicator faded.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,136 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 51,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LF05 MFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LF05 MFN, 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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LF05 MFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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