MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
401,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
n/s/f cill corroded not within 30cm of a componant
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
rack boots twisted. slight corrosion n/s rear arch.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rack boots twisted. slight corrosion n/s rear arch.
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 ()
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..
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)
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)
slight play in n/s/f rack arm
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
Rear sockers corroded under external cover.
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear sockers corroded under external cover.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DE55 FRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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