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DF05 FTC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,068 mi
Last recorded231,068 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 231,068 miles

All shock absorbers weak

Offside Front headlamp aim slightly low

Offside Outer sill rusting--multiple rust blisters

Pass 20 Jun 2014 228,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 222,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

rear brake discs scruffy

Pass 28 Jun 2012 213,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scruffy

Fail 27 Jun 2012 213,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scruffy

Pass 30 Jun 2011 201,914 miles

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

front brake discs scruffy and worn

rear brake discs scruffy

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 30 Jun 2011 201,913 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs scruffy and worn

rear brake discs scruffy

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 2 Jul 2010 194,066 miles

exhaust joints rusty

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Jun 2009 172,804 miles

brake ballance just in the limits

brake pedal still creeps but not to the floor

Fail 23 Jun 2009 172,802 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 127,443 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

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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DF05 FTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DF05 FTC, 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 DF05 FTC registered?

DF05 FTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 FTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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