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LW05 AJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,802 mi
Last recorded176,802 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2018 176,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 167,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 156,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 137,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 102,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 97,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,992 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 AJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJV, 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 AJV registered?

LW05 AJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is LW05 AJV safe to buy?

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