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A12 FFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 61,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 45,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 45,172 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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A12 FFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A12 FFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 FFX?

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What year was A12 FFX registered?

A12 FFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is A12 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 FFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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