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MX05 UYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,840 mi
Last recorded164,840 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 UYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 164,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 164,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSES DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 1 Feb 2016 157,699 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSES DAMAGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE OUTER LOWER BODY PANEL CORROSION

Fail 1 Feb 2016 157,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR LAMP LENSES DAMAGE

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE OUTER LOWER BODY PANEL CORROSION

Pass 7 Jan 2015 149,634 miles

near side and off side front tyres outer side walls deteriation

Fail 6 Jan 2015 149,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side and off side front tyres outer side walls deteriation

Pass 30 Jan 2014 142,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 131,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,984 miles

advise offside shockabsor rear weak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

off side loading door corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,032 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 81,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,644 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,643 miles

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

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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MX05 UYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MX05 UYG, 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 MX05 UYG registered?

MX05 UYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is MX05 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 UYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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