MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle only just met minimum requirements with regards out front brakes out balance
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
presented in a muddy condition
sticker in top right corner out of drivers veiw but in swept area
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
sticker in top right corner out of drivers veiw but in swept area
front rollbar bushes worn
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
wiper blades starting to split
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
freeplay in park brake lever.
freeplay in park brake lever.
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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VU05 CBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VU05 CBY, 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 VU05 CBY registered?
VU05 CBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is VU05 CBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU05 CBY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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