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EF55 FZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 159,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 158,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 154,628 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 150,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,398 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,897 miles

Crack in nearside upper windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,452 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 108,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,191 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,814 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 73,837 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 73,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,025 miles

near side head lamp has slight condensation

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,728 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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EF55 FZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF55 FZD, 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

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What year was EF55 FZD registered?

EF55 FZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is EF55 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FZD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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