MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f inner sill panel corroded, not within prescribed area
surface corrosion on underbody in general
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses crazed (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel/inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front inner sill at front, not within prescribed area
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion on underbody in general
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both headlight lenses slightly crazed
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
headlights slightly crazed
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion both rear outer sill panels
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
surface corrosion both rear outer sill panels
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside sliding door to cargo compartment jammed shut, all other doors open perfectly
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
headlight lenses crazed
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger to inner sill under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger to inner sill under drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front inner sill panel corroded and holed near front jacking point, not within prescribed area
Offside Front inner sill panel corroded and holed near front jacking point, not within prescribed area
Offside sliding door to cargo compartment jammed shut, all other doors open perfectly
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
headlight lenses crazed
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both have surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both into flexes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
brakepad warning sensor wires damaged
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
brakepad warning sensor wires damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexes (3.6.B.2c)
evidence of brake bind on /n/s/r brake (disc red)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexes (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
evidence of brake bind on /n/s/r brake (disc red)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres outer edges slightly worn, o/s/r tyre outer wall cut slightly not showing kanvas or plys
both front tyres outer edges slightly worn, o/s/r tyre outer wall cut slightly not showing kanvas or plys
slight cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall, not showing kanvas or plys
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall, not showing kanvas or plys
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML05 CFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 ML05 CFY, 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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ML05 CFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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