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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
brake pad warning light on dash.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
wheel trims fitted alround
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
wheel trims fitted alround
both front tyres worn inner edges
Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on
offside mirror cracked
airbag light on
both rear lamp units are damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
airbag light on
engine management light on
nearside rear lamp unit cracked
offside rear lamp unit damaged
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front number plate damage.
Off side front tyre wearing low.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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EX05 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FPF, 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 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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