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P20 ABS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,607 mi
Last recorded162,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 ABS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 162,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 156,945 miles

Exhaust blow

Parking brake travel

both rear tyres low on the inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2019 156,945 miles

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

Exhaust blow

Parking brake travel

both rear tyres low on the inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2017 152,115 miles

Exhaust blow

Offside rear shock damp

Parking brake only just has reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2016 146,406 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Offside rear shock slightly leaking

Rear Exhaust slight corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,668 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 143,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,553 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 113,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 100,470 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 90,807 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 77,300 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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P20 ABS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P20 ABS, 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 P20 ABS registered?

P20 ABS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is P20 ABS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 ABS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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