MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
678,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PA05 JHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 PA05 JHV, 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 PA05 JHV registered?
PA05 JHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2005.
Is PA05 JHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for PA05 JHV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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