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LY05 ORZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ORZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 132,269 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 118,309 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on side wall but cords/ply not exposed

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 118,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake lining wear indicator lamp illuminated at time of test

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

Nearside front tyre cut on side wall but cords/ply not exposed

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 146,379 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 146,379 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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LY05 ORZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY05 ORZ, 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 LY05 ORZ registered?

LY05 ORZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LY05 ORZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 ORZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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