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MA05 EET

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,142 mi
Last recorded128,142 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 128,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,385 miles

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 1 Feb 2011 179,995 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 153,778 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 153,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 126,462 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 126,462 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,015 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 96,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MA05 EET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA05 EET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA05 EET registered?

MA05 EET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is MA05 EET safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 EET shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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