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DE55 FRU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

401,696 mi
Last recorded401,696 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 401,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both cills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 373,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES FLOOR TO SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged CRACKS (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 347,246 miles

n/s/f cill corroded not within 30cm of a componant

Fail 13 Feb 2018 347,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f cill corroded not within 30cm of a componant

Pass 14 Aug 2017 313,702 miles

rack boots twisted. slight corrosion n/s rear arch.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 313,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rack boots twisted. slight corrosion n/s rear arch.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 293,645 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated BOTH TWISTED (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK GAITOR (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 269,813 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 253,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded..

Offside Rear nail in tread

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately hand brake release slightly broken.. (3.1.8)

spare wheel slightly loose..

Pass 21 Sep 2015 238,501 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH JACKING POINTS (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front INNER RACK JOINT

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 238,464 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH JACKING POINTS (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front INNER RACK JOINT

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 218,855 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 15 Sep 2014 218,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play in n,s,f rackarm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 168,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,637 miles

Rear sockers corroded under external cover.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 129,636 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear sockers corroded under external cover.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 118,537 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 104,003 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 87,363 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,896 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 FRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

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