MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet difficult to open
Both inner sills holed but not within prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Bonnet difficult to open
Both inner sills holed but not within prescribed area
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle body has corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Vehicle body has corrosion
Drivers seat cushion worn
Front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Plastic underbody tray obscuring the view of some components
Rear brake hoses slightly perished
Various body damage and corrosion
Various stone chips in the windscreen
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both plastic lenses (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Drivers seat cushion worn
Front metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Plastic underbody tray obscuring the view of some components
Rear brake hoses slightly perished
Various body damage and corrosion
Various stone chips in the windscreen
O/s side loading door jammed closed
Plastic under trays obscuring the view of some under body components
Rear brake hoses cracked/perished
Various body damage and corrosion
Various stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Dip switch faulty (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Dip switch faulty (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
O/s side loading door jammed closed
Secondary bonnet catch seized
Various body damage and corrosion
Various stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen
Front registration plate cracked
Mirror covers damaged
O/s/r wheel trim missing
Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Various body coprrosion
Various stone chips in the windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate cracked
Mirror covers damaged
O/s/r wheel trim missing
Rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm
Various body coprrosion
Various stone chips in the windscreen
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front regisration plate damaged.
front tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Spare tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
various light vehicle body corrosion.
various small stone chips and light scratches in the windsceen. (Wiper blades drag the screen slightly).
rear shock absorbers very weak!
front regisration plate damaged.
front tyres worn to 4 mm, rear tyres worn to 5 mm. Spare tyre worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
various light vehicle body corrosion.
various small stone chips and light scratches in the windsceen. (Wiper blades drag the screen slightly).
rear shock absorbers very weak!
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
vehicle underbody muddy, but items still visible
front registration plate damaged.
n/s/f tyres worn tp 4 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.
slight play in the front anti roll bar link joints.
tail pipe corroded.
various small stone chips in the windscreen.
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK05 VGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MK05 VGX, 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 VGX registered?
MK05 VGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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