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DA55 FVF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,779 mi
Last recorded218,779 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 218,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All main metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight corrosion in various places but relative to age & mileage of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2025 214,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front corrosion to nearside/offside jacking mounts

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2024 211,018 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly foggy would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minimum parking brake efficiency only just met, it appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded (paint bubbling)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 211,018 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses slightly foggy would benefit from a polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minimum parking brake efficiency only just met, it appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded (paint bubbling)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 206,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 206,455 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 201,414 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 201,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 194,944 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 191,351 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 184,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 177,017 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a small tear but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 170,403 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 170,374 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 163,165 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyre wearing outer edges

child seat fitted n/s/r visual inspection of an adult seat belt only

Pass 10 Feb 2015 155,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 148,982 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 141,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 141,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,291 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 132,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR UNIT LOOSE

Pass 5 Jan 2011 116,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 99,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,298 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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DA55 FVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA55 FVF, 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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DA55 FVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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