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PX55 ASZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

442,893 mi
Last recorded442,893 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 ASZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 442,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wiper slightly worn

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both side sills and rear lower panel in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2019 425,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower panel in poor condition

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 406,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 406,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 389,013 miles

brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades deterioted

nearside rear brake pads worn very low

offside rear shocker casing corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2018 389,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension mounting areas corroded

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades deterioted

nearside rear brake pads worn very low

offside rear shocker casing corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 371,439 miles

offside headlight has a poor beam

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 5 Feb 2018 371,432 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2017 353,095 miles

chip in front windscreen

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 353,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in front windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2017 334,258 miles

nearside sill has corrosion

offside front brake hose pipe deterioted

play in offside front bottom ball joint

play in steering rack inner joints

rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 312,515 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 312,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 302,569 miles

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

foot brake pedal antislip split

Pass 3 Feb 2016 299,584 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 299,575 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 279,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 262,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 248,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 243,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight exuast leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 243,798 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight exuast leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 233,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 219,136 miles

airbag lamp illuminating

Fail 8 Feb 2013 219,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag lamp illuminating

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

clutch anti slip worn

Pass 13 Aug 2012 206,537 miles

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

brake and clutch anti slip slightly worn

srs airbag lamp illuminating

Fail 9 Aug 2012 206,527 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake and clutch anti slip slightly worn

srs airbag lamp illuminating

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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PX55 ASZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PX55 ASZ, 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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PX55 ASZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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