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M9 URC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,125 mi
Last recorded160,125 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 URC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 160,125 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested rear exhaust leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under bonett (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front innerwing \outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonett (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner wing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underbody presented heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2022 160,123 miles

Brake performance not tested brake system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested service history not known (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing behind abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner sill / chassis outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front inner wing (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

presented with underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2020 159,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,952 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 137,289 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,511 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORROED

OFFSIDE CENTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (OUTWITH PRESCIBED AREA)

Parking brake requires attention

Fail 29 Aug 2016 132,511 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORROED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW TREAD

OFFSIDE CENTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (OUTWITH PRESCIBED AREA)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 132,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension Soft

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,467 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,955 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,900 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011
Fail 6 Dec 2011

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 143,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 132,006 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 131,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 117,038 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 117,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 92,429 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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M9 URC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M9 URC, 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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M9 URC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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