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EF55 FZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,000 mi
Last recorded192,000 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 192,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Of the turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 187,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 187,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 187,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight bracket snapped but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 187,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight bracket snapped but still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 183,812 miles

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 180,923 miles

Central Play in propshaft universal joint

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 177,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pipes greased and slight corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2014 280,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low

near side tyre side wall crack

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2014 280,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low

near side tyre side wall crack

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 170,698 miles

Rear exhaust mounting incomplete but secure.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 163,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 159,912 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 148,315 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 148,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 134,020 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 114,607 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 FZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

Is EF55 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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