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LY05 OSG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,891 mi
Last recorded196,891 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 196,891 miles

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

brake warning light on - amber

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 196,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning light on - amber

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside door mirror cover missing

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 189,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 182,191 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 259,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 223,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 113,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 94,127 miles

slight play in steering rack end at n/s

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 OSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY05 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

LY05 OSG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LY05 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 OSG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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