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AU55 FJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,389 mi
Last recorded148,389 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 148,389 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel archs body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top right (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 147,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear wheel archs body corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked top right (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 139,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel archs body corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2017 139,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis outrigger/middle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel archs body corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,994 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 130,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,995 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,350 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 99,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,950 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,886 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,897 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU55 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU55 FJF, 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 AU55 FJF registered?

AU55 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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