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LX05 VMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,013 mi
Last recorded152,013 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 152,013 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,941 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side-wall damage.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,085 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Fail 5 Apr 2016 138,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,724 miles

Rear exhast tailpipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 133,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhast tailpipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 128,795 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2014 128,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 124,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 118,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 102,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 40,045 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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LX05 VMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

LX05 VMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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