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EX05 FNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,546 mi
Last recorded175,546 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 175,546 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 175,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 175,333 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 164,171 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 164,118 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lense damaged

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,078 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,068 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Fell out when vehicle raised (2.4.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch pedal rubber split

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 133,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint at turbo, clamp broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Wrap around bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located Fell out when vehicle raised (2.4.C.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Clutch pedal rubber split

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,829 miles

exhaust heat shield loose above middle silencer

Fail 31 Mar 2017 102,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield loose above middle silencer

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F Brake showing slight bind

Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,980 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/F and N/S/R Tyres on legal limits 205/65/16C 107/105T

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,882 miles

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

bind on offside front brake

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,154 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play

nearside front tyre has slight play on the inner edge

recommend tracking check

Fail 26 Feb 2011 81,057 miles

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

both front track rod ends have slight play

nearside front tyre has slight play on the inner edge

recommend brake check

recommend tracking check

Pass 25 Feb 2010 76,955 miles

parking brake has long travel

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front & rear brake discs worn

offside front anti-roll bar link joint boot torn

parking brake has long travel

wipers poor performance

Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,553 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

offside front anti-roll bar link joint boot torn

parking brake has long travel

wipers poor performance

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,890 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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EX05 FNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EX05 FNJ, 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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EX05 FNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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