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MA05 EEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,228 mi
Last recorded109,228 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper sping mount rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle rusty all over

Pass 27 Jun 2023 103,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 98,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,013 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,966 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,309 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,102 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,714 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 EEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EEV, 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 MA05 EEV registered?

MA05 EEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is MA05 EEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 EEV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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