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DE55 FRK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,907 mi
Last recorded259,907 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 259,907 miles

OSF seat belt stalk cover missing

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2011 259,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

OSF seat belt stalk cover missing

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Oct 2010 217,446 miles

Both steering rack boots twisted

Fail 28 Oct 2010 214,706 miles

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

Both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 172,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2008 144,784 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 114,950 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near and offside front anti roll bar link arm joints dust covers split

steering rack boots mishapen

Fail 8 Oct 2007 114,875 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near and offside front anti roll bar link arm joints dust covers split

steering rack boots mishapen

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s & n/s steering rack boots collasped

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 FRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE55 FRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE55 FRK?

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What year was DE55 FRK registered?

DE55 FRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DE55 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 FRK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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