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MH05 AVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,193 mi
Last recorded216,193 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 216,193 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 216,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 212,939 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

general light corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Nov 2021 212,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill /rear axle mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill outrigger area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear passenger door holed

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

general light corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2020 198,182 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 198,182 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 166,601 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 166,601 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 149,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 143,894 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 138,372 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 132,464 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 128,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 128,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,313 miles

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

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

offside park brake sticking slightly

offside rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 31 Oct 2012 107,818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 98,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,693 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges 2mm tread

Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,094 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 57,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,430 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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MH05 AVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MH05 AVL, 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 MH05 AVL registered?

MH05 AVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is MH05 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 AVL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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