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EF55 FZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,478 mi
Last recorded180,478 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 180,478 miles

nearside front headlamp misted slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2019 160,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,497 miles

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

steering wheel flex

Pass 23 Mar 2017 130,814 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 125,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,952 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 104,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2013 99,511 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,511 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,670 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight noise wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight noise wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,225 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn thin - borderline pass

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,326 miles

front brake discs worn thin - borderline pass

rear brake discs 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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EF55 FZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

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

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