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AU55 FLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,348 mi
Last recorded164,348 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 164,348 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 164,338 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 151,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 145,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 142,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 132,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears + osf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre/front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 117,118 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 117,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,076 miles

Front small stonechips in windscreen

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 108,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front small stonechips in windscreen

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 97,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ tailpipe join, above o/s/r wishbone (7.1.2)

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

Front both windscreen wipers deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,533 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,894 miles

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

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 FLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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