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MX05 VXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,204 mi
Last recorded95,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,204 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and deteriorated

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

O/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,202 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Both rear brake wear sensors insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s and o/s rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge and deteriorated

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

O/s front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,206 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front suspension has excessive positive camber

Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,840 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive positive camber nearside front suspension

nearside front tyre tread worn off on inside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,912 miles

Slight moisture at diesel filter

Slight camber on NSF wheel?

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,512 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 72,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,056 miles

Nearside & Offside rear brake backing plates corroded & worn on brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2010 68,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside & Offside rear brake backing plates corroded & worn on brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,040 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,234 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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MX05 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX05 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

MX05 VXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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