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AU55 FKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

82,352 mi
Last recorded82,352 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,352 miles

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

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 79,588 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 76,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre cut but not deep enough to show cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 71,866 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft seal seeping

Pass 12 May 2021 69,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 67,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 63,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,868 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,868 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rears , marked yellow near rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH wearing thin on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,113 miles

Rear Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,515 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2014 49,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,643 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,441 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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AU55 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AU55 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

AU55 FKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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