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MA05 EEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,012 mi
Last recorded137,012 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 137,012 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

surface rusting on body panels

Fail 31 Aug 2018 137,012 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure replace with spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

surface rusting on body panels

Pass 6 Jan 2017 132,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

brake pad warning light activated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 125,812 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 125,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

diesel injector blowing slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,677 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

diesel injector blowing slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 109,367 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlights damp showing a poor pattern

propshaft uj worn showing a large amount of movement

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,636 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 105,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,251 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 98,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror head damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,387 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,286 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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MA05 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MA05 EEX, 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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MA05 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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