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DE55 FSF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

394,017 mi
Last recorded394,017 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 394,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 393,774 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 390,650 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 390,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 390,156 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 390,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 387,926 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 387,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 387,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 385,309 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 384,664 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 382,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 381,479 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 380,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 369,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both tail lights are damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2018 356,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 356,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 317,391 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 317,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 291,616 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 262,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 229,727 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 195,646 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 164,250 miles

Oil leak

Unable to check emissions low reving engine

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 138,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 113,605 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 113,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,429 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,751 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 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF registered?

DE55 FSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is DE55 FSF safe to buy?

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