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AU05 FEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

162,880 mi
Last recorded162,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,880 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 142,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 135,193 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 125,354 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,181 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,091 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 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FEH, 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 FEH registered?

AU05 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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