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DE55 FRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

347,665 mi
Last recorded347,665 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 347,665 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN BOTH LIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 347,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f condensation in units (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 335,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION ON LENS (1.7.5a)

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Fail 19 Jun 2017 335,492 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working AND O/S REAR (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION ON LENS (1.7.5a)

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Pass 31 May 2016 325,575 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 325,574 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 295,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe insecure to middle section

Fail 9 Dec 2013 295,162 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe insecure to middle section

Pass 4 Jan 2013 282,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 269,482 miles

screen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2011 247,149 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

nsf wheel dented

os side repeater losing colour

os wiper poor

screen chipped

Pass 4 Oct 2010 206,509 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 173,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 139,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 96,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,363 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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DE55 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DE55 FRF, 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 DE55 FRF registered?

DE55 FRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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