MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad low warning light is on
low coolant warning light is on.
n/s+o/s outer sills corroded.
underside corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
play inner rack arms
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
play inner rack arms
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
bonnet catch semi seized
both front brake hoses are heavily cracked recomened imediate renewal
brake warning light on dash
o/s rear section of brake pipe heavily corroded
o/s/f brake has a slight bind evident
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
bonnet catch semi seized
both front brake hoses are heavily cracked recomened imediate renewal
brake warning light on dash
handbrake warning light on dash
o/s rear section of brake pipe heavily corroded
o/s/f brake has a slight bind evident
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Brake discs pitted all round
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MK05 VJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?
MK05 VJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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