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AU55 FKW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,518 mi
Last recorded214,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 214,518 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Underbody sign of corrosion,rear axle, sills ,subframe ,

Pass 25 Jun 2021 208,525 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner side sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension arm ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 186,466 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 186,214 miles

both headlamps covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2017 184,216 miles

corrosion to whole of body

emissions to low to register on dsm rev-limiter fitted

engine requires attention leaking injectors

Fail 5 Apr 2017 184,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion offside rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to whole of body

emissions to low to register on dsm rev-limiter fitted

engine requires attention leaking injectors

Pass 5 May 2016 178,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch sharp edge covered with tape

oil leak from differential

vehicle sounds like it has a leaking injector but unable to see leak

Fail 4 May 2016 178,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join of front pipe to turbo retaining clip missing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch sharp edge covered with tape

oil leak from differential

vehicle sounds like it has a leaking injector but unable to see leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 279,358 miles

n/s outer sill corroded/holed but not perscribed area

o/s outer sill corroded/weak not perscribed area

Fail 21 Apr 2015 279,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers split on ends

n/s outer sill corroded/holed but not perscribed area

n/s/r light unit damaged not showing white light

o/s outer sill corroded/weak not perscribed area

Pass 28 Apr 2014 165,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 165,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 149,657 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 149,654 miles

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

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

the engine oil level is at minimum

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,221 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 91,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,532 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,089 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 FKW 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FKW, 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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AU55 FKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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