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LV05 YFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,263 mi
Last recorded217,263 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 217,263 miles

condension in nsf headlamp

DAMAGE NS SIDE

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 216,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE PADS FRONT AND BRAKE BIND NSF

DAMAGE NS SIDE

FRONT BRAKE PIPES OSF AND NSF CORROSION AND PITTING SUGGEST ATTENTION

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND NSR TREAD

OSF STEERING RACK BOOT DAMAGED

Oil leak

condension in nsf headlamp

Pass 27 Mar 2014 204,790 miles

NSR HAND BRAKE EFFORT

front brake pipes corrosion and nsr brake pipe corrosion

headlamp aim min pass

osf+nsf wheel rims bent slightly

slight crack to osr light lens

Fail 24 Mar 2014 204,781 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

NSR HAND BRAKE EFFORT

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

front brake pipes corrosion and nsr brake pipe corrosion

headlamp aim min pass

osf+nsf wheel rims bent slightly

slight crack to osr light lens

Pass 25 Jul 2013 194,288 miles

metal brake pipes front and rear corrosion starting

ns side door damaged

osf and nsf wheel rims bent slightly

osr light lens cracked

osr tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads?

Fail 25 Jul 2013 194,288 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet hard to open

metal brake pipes front and rear corrosion starting

ns side door damaged

osf and nsf wheel rims bent slightly

osf steering boot twisted

osr light lens cracked

osr tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads?

Pass 4 May 2012 175,770 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 160,009 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 139,820 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 70,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 70,815 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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LV05 YFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV05 YFG, 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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What year was LV05 YFG registered?

LV05 YFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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