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ML05 CFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

197,103 mi
Last recorded197,103 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 CFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 197,103 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 197,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2023 191,149 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 191,149 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 186,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 186,125 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 180,127 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 180,127 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 171,563 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 171,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 165,718 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 165,718 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 160,794 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,794 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,760 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 155,760 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 149,576 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 149,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,934 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 133,934 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 122,084 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,739 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,739 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,567 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,914 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 70,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 61,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 61,307 miles

both front tyres outer edges slightly worn, o/s/r tyre outer wall cut slightly not showing kanvas or plys

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,463 miles

slight cut in o/s/r tyre outer wall, not showing kanvas or plys

Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,463 miles

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?

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 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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