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MLZ 6065

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

170,876 mi
Last recorded170,876 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 6065
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 170,876 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 May 2025 169,445 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 May 2024 167,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 164,106 miles

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

under body undersealed

Pass 18 May 2022 161,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 160,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 160,030 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 160,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 158,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 157,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,011 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,964 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 151,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 151,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 147,397 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear tyres different size to front tyres.

Rear tyres not reinforced.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 147,397 miles

Rear tyres different size to front tyres.

Rear tyres not reinforced.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 143,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 127,643 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 127,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,695 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 119,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2009 98,707 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,378 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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MLZ 6065 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MLZ 6065, 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 MLZ 6065 registered?

MLZ 6065 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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