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LX05 VMV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,979 mi
Last recorded144,979 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 144,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 144,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre silencer outlet pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 122,292 miles

Front d/s and p/s windows have tape on them to secure !!!.

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 113,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner of screen. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 113,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner of screen. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 108,845 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not wired in , !!!!

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen . (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 108,844 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen . (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,504 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

window screen cracked p/s lower 100mm out of swept area , !!

Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

window screen cracked p/s lower 100mm out of swept area , !!

Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 86,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has damage larger than 40mm but not in swept area

Fail 2 Apr 2013 86,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3 of 4 rims buckled

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

windscreen has damage larger than 40mm but not in swept area

Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,193 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,809 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on sidewall not deep enough to reah chords

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LX05 VMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX05 VMV, 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 LX05 VMV registered?

LX05 VMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 VMV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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