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TCZ 780

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,744 mi
Last recorded199,744 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 780
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 199,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 13 May 2024 194,021 miles

under side rust

Pass 18 Apr 2023 186,496 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 173,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 162,449 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 154,729 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 154,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center box holed and blowin g onto brake pipes (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,084 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 140,072 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,819 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 93,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubber on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2016 93,551 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubber on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 72,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,774 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 39,494 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 34,020 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 34,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise security of nearside mirror

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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TCZ 780 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TCZ 780, 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 TCZ 780 registered?

TCZ 780 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is TCZ 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 780 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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