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PX05 TXJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,795 mi
Last recorded194,795 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 TXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2019 194,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release broken

both centre outriggers holed and corroded not perscribed area

both front brake pipes at flexis corroding

both inner to outer sills corroded and in poor condition

general heavy corrosion to all under side of vehicle

n/s dip beam poor image

o/s rear tyre low tread cracking in treads and badly worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,885 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 110,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working both lower (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight bind on breaks

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 99,025 miles

all brake pads appear low

n/s rear tyre low tread and cracking

o/s front tyre low tread worn on edges

o/s front wheel binding - requires attention

rear brake discs corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,174 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on.

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,172 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Unable to open bonnet. (8.4.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Needs 205/65-16. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad wear indicator on.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,044 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 65,045 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,088 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,629 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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PX05 TXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon 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 PX05 TXJ, 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 PX05 TXJ registered?

PX05 TXJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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