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VA05 OET

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019
Pass 29 Jul 2017 173,210 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front rear offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 162,990 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 154,570 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 139,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 128,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f bumper is damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 101,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,329 miles

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

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

osf tyre uneaven wear

Fail 15 Jun 2010 88,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

osf tyre uneaven wear

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer tread

Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,731 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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VA05 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VA05 OET, 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 VA05 OET registered?

VA05 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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