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MA05 EFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

252,073 mi
Last recorded252,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 252,073 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 238,205 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 238,205 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 228,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 228,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 211,532 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 211,532 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 205,340 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 203,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,271 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 201,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 201,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 200,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 198,524 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 195,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 183,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 165,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 142,528 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 96,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,181 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,330 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 EFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

MA05 EFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is MA05 EFO safe to buy?

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