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MK05 VFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,472 mi
Last recorded83,472 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2018 83,197 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 11 May 2017 78,378 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

abs warning light off at time of test

Pass 12 May 2016 73,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,559 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,300 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,189 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,361 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,623 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MK05 VFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK05 VFB, 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 MK05 VFB registered?

MK05 VFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is MK05 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 VFB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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