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DC05 FKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,647 mi
Last recorded228,647 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 228,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 216,719 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 211,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 197,120 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 185,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 164,987 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

offside front brake sticking

offside front tyre woirn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 161,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 152,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 152,843 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 152,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front off side and near side tyres worn on edges

near side front abs wire rubs on tyre

off side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 143,213 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2011 143,213 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 124,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 107,728 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DC05 FKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC05 FKK, 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 DC05 FKK registered?

DC05 FKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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