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2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

269,497 mi
Last recorded269,497 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 269,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 269,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 269,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 269,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 269,031 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 268,913 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 268,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 268,251 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 248,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 207,033 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 161,048 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 161,048 miles

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

n/s/f wearing on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VPN, 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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LX05 VPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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