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EF55 FZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 94,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 94,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 89,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 89,009 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 83,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 83,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,273 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,303 miles

damage bonnet release

parking brake travel long

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,872 miles

damage bonnet release

parking brake travel long

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,872 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

damage bonnet release

parking brake travel long

slight split wipers

Pass 29 Jun 2018 71,650 miles

damage bonnet release

parking brake travel long

Pass 30 May 2017 70,420 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 70,418 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,438 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

scratches and dents around vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,320 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight split n/s wiper

wear inner edges both rear tyres 195/65/16c

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight split n/s wiper

wear inner edges both rear tyres 195/65/16c

Pass 13 May 2013 56,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,164 miles

brake pad warming light on

front discs worn

parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,096 miles

nearside centre door has slight damage

nearside rear differential seal leaking

offside front tyre has long slices in side wall

Fail 8 Dec 2010 41,083 miles

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

nearside centre door has slight damage

nearside rear differential seal leaking

offside front tyre has long slices in side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,913 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 36,913 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks in outer sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2008 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,874 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 FZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZT, 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 EF55 FZT registered?

EF55 FZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is EF55 FZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FZT shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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