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MT05 OOX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,724 mi
Last recorded195,724 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 195,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

n/s bodywork damage

n/s wing mirror glass damaged

n/s/f bodywork damage

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 178,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 165,375 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

front to rear and os rear brake pipes corroding

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

ns door mirror cracked

slight play in both tie rods

slight play in ns tre

slight play in rear propshaft uj and corroding

Fail 6 Aug 2019 165,373 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear exhaust box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

brake fluid level low

engine covers fitted

front to rear and osr brake pipes corroding

ns and os front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

ns door mirror cracked

slight play in both tie rods

slight play in ns track rod end

slight play in rear propshaft uj and corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2018 157,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 152,696 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 148,164 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 144,772 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 144,672 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 22 May 2014 140,515 miles

offside rear light unit lens cracked

Fail 20 May 2014 140,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light unit lens cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 137,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 137,506 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 May 2012 134,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 13,184 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,879 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 128,859 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 125,702 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 125,697 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MT05 OOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT05 OOX, 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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MT05 OOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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