MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion several parts (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed several pipes (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Body has slight corrosion several parts (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed several pipes (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
unable to view brakes
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
unable to view brakes
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear wheel slightly stiff when spun by hand
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
braket broken that holeds front pipe to turbo
nearside front wiper split
offside front mirror glass broken
offside rear brake disc starting to pitt
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LW05 AHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LW05 AHY, 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 LW05 AHY registered?
LW05 AHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 August 2005.
Is LW05 AHY safe to buy?
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