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FD05 ABN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

217,343 mi
Last recorded217,343 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 217,343 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 204,746 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 194,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 182,814 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 170,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 155,811 miles

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

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

osr tyre split but not showing cords

Pass 28 May 2013 138,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 120,285 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2011 101,146 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 12 May 2011 101,146 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 82,171 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,642 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 66,642 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FD05 ABN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD05 ABN, 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 FD05 ABN registered?

FD05 ABN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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