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ML05 CGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,618 mi
Last recorded128,618 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 128,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury offside rear wheel arch excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable is not attached to the lever but can still be opened

coolant warning light on dash

exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

nearside side loading door is corroded and holed

nearside side loading door wont open

offside side loading door is corroded and holed

Pass 13 Jun 2017 162,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery clamp not fitted but battery still secure

coolant level warning light is on

fluid leak

offside rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 162,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery clamp not fitted but battery still secure

bonnet release cable is not attached to lever inside vehicle

coolant level warning light is on

fluid leak

offside rear wheel arch is heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 156,399 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner split (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper arc scratches in field of vision (8.3.1a)

park brake control travel long

Fail 10 Jun 2016 156,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' corner split (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper arc scratches in field of vision (8.3.1a)

park brake control travel long

Pass 15 May 2015 131,889 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 111,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,286 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,764 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 73,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,503 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 106,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,885 miles

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 CGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 ML05 CGY, 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 CGY registered?

ML05 CGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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