MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate in poor condition
Glow plug lamp remains illuminated
Metal object Nearside front tyre
Nearside front anti-roll bar bush in poor condition
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside rear shock absorber outer cover heavily corroded
Offside rear tyre close to limits & has two repairs
Several large cracks zone B
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front number plate in poor condition
Glow plug lamp remains illuminated
Metal object Nearside front tyre
Nearside front anti-roll bar bush in poor condition
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside rear shock absorber outer cover heavily corroded
Offside rear tyre close to limits & has two repairs
Several large cracks zone B
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
hand brake performance getting low
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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V705 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 117,280 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 V705 LFM, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V705 LFM registered?
V705 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 1999.
Is V705 LFM safe to buy?
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