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ML05 CFN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

244,644 mi
Last recorded244,644 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 CFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 244,644 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 244,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 240,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 235,395 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 222,483 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 198,734 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 177,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,907 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor "collapsed"

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 139,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 120,130 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 120,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 90,564 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 90,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,213 miles

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

both side rear panel damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,920 miles

hand brake lever require adjustment

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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ML05 CFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ML05 CFN, 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 ML05 CFN registered?

ML05 CFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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