MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
346,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear bottom arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chip in the windscreen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BODY CORROSION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL HAS DAMAGE
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
An item not tested (Manual)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
BODY CORROSION
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL HAS DAMAGE
Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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 AJX 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 87.5%.
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 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 AJX, 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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LW05 AJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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