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LW05 AJO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,277 mi
Last recorded192,277 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 192,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 180,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 167,986 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust clamp/ spring fixing worn

indicator stalk/switch worn

Pass 9 Apr 2014 158,879 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f steering rack gaiter worn

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,287 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 9 Apr 2013 121,287 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses perished

front anti roll bar bushes worn/ perished

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 89,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,675 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,662 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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LW05 AJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LW05 AJO, 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 AJO registered?

LW05 AJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LW05 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 AJO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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