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AU05 FDX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,582 mi
Last recorded169,582 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 169,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ARCH TATTY

Offside Rear sliding door rotten at bottom

rear diff has seepage

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2020 169,582 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ARCH TATTY

Offside Rear sliding door rotten at bottom

rear diff has seepage

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 159,516 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers wing mirror cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2019 159,515 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers wing mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,517 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,085 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,859 miles

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

Windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 101,566 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,107 miles

front brake discs showing wear

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,782 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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AU05 FDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU05 FDX, 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

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What year was AU05 FDX registered?

AU05 FDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AU05 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 FDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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