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DA05 FHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,144 mi
Last recorded141,144 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 141,144 miles

Offside side door surface rust

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,681 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,681 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 129,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,375 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,490 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,555 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,087 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,231 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,029 miles

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

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 FHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA05 FHU, 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 FHU registered?

DA05 FHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is DA05 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 FHU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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