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EX05 FNM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,837 mi
Last recorded133,837 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,837 miles

Offside Rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 133,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 132,766 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2021 131,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 130,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 126,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 125,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 122,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,551 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 105,550 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,329 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 97,329 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 80,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 80,617 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 62,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,052 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 FNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX05 FNM, 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 EX05 FNM registered?

EX05 FNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EX05 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 FNM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 FNM have outstanding finance?

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