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FD05 EZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,968 mi
Last recorded219,968 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 219,968 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 219,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 135,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corroded underneath suspension corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,358 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 129,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 115,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded and poor condition.......

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,621 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sections holed and corroded.......... (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt fault....... (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind heavy bind....... (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded and poor condition.......

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated poor condition....... (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 98,823 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 98,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 93,648 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 81,658 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2013 81,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 66,791 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 66,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 54,332 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 54,273 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2010 43,729 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,159 miles

front brake pads 70%worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,174 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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FD05 EZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD05 EZC, 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 EZC registered?

FD05 EZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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