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AU55 FKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

244,640 mi
Last recorded244,640 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 244,640 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills corroded & under vehicle corroded

nearside rear inner cv boot slight worn

slight play in steering joints

Pass 9 Jan 2021 237,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 237,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 223,860 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front and Rear disc worn

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 211,038 miles

front discs worn

headlights fogged up image slightly dull

rear pads getting low discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2018 211,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

front discs worn

headlights fogged up image slightly dull

rear pads getting low discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2017 197,003 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 197,003 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 185,119 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 175,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 158,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 141,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 127,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,257 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,206 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 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

AU55 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AU55 FKO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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