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LW05 AKP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

239,351 mi
Last recorded239,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 239,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH X2 REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 236,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 234,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 220,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced four areas under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 220,383 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced four areas under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 216,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 216,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Driver's door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 214,485 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 204,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 204,051 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16C 8PR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 184,832 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 182,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 171,068 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 166,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on to turbo clamp missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 166,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on to turbo clamp missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 155,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on edge

Fail 3 Sep 2015 155,270 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 145,805 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 145,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 140,362 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 140,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Fail 14 Sep 2012 134,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 134,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,237 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 127,237 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 116,110 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 116,110 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn and lipped

Pad light is on

Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,395 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,119 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,675 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,498 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 AKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 AKP, 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 AKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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