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DA05 FHR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 163,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,634 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 205/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated SPARE TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 148,634 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 205/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHED 205/65R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated SPARE TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (h) (i))

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 May 2018 142,098 miles

Brake wear light on

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 134,291 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

brake warning light lit on dash

Pass 12 May 2016 125,506 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp water ingress

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

Slight stone chips on windscreen

Fail 6 May 2016 125,506 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp water ingress

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

Slight stone chips on windscreen

Pass 15 May 2015 115,842 miles

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

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

bonnet catch inside car broken still able to open bonnet

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyers wearing bald on outer edges 205/65/16

slight blow from turbo

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 106,024 miles

both front brake disc's slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2014 106,024 miles

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

both front brake disc's slightly worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2013 98,169 miles

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

both rear tyres low on outer edges of tread

Pass 16 May 2012 86,401 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 86,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA05 FHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA05 FHR, 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 DA05 FHR registered?

DA05 FHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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