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LX05 VNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 75,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 71,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,877 miles

front brake discs excessively worn

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on will fail m.o.t. from 20th march 2013

Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake warning light on will fail m.o.t. from 20th march 2013

Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,363 miles

Multiple small cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,363 miles

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

Multiple small cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Offside rear tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,539 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,534 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 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX05 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

LX05 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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