MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,686 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper mount (6.1.4 (a) (i))
corrosion at bottom of both sliding doors
nearside rear quarter panel damaged
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing arm also missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper mount (6.1.4 (a) (i))
corrosion at bottom of both sliding doors
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Welded repairs codted with underseal
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength between sill and suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
All brake discs are worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All brake discs are worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
spare tyre illegal
steel wheel fitted to n/s/f
tail pipe defector missing/ corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
spare tyre illegal
steel wheel fitted to n/s/f
tail pipe defector missing/ corroded
propshaft u/j worn
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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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AU05 FBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 AU05 FBN, 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 AU05 FBN registered?
AU05 FBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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