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FD05 EZG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,725 mi
Last recorded181,725 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 181,725 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front corrosion close to prescribed area subframe mount

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas under bonnet

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

Offside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

Fail 16 Apr 2018 181,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens damaged (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front corrosion close to prescribed area subframe mount

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas under bonnet

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

Offside corrosion outside prescribed areas inner sill

Pass 10 May 2017 172,702 miles

A.B.S unit mounting area heavily corroded

damage to N/S/R light lens

damage to O/S/R light lens

rust N/S/F but outside of suspension prescribed area

rust outside of seat belt prescribed area N/S

rust outside of seat belt prescribed area O/S

Fail 5 May 2017 172,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

A.B.S unit mounting area heavily corroded

damage to N/S/R light lens

damage to O/S/R light lens

rust N/S/F but outside of suspension prescribed area

rust outside of seat belt prescribed area N/S

rust outside of seat belt prescribed area O/S

Pass 27 Apr 2016 168,800 miles

Front brake discs wearing

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed area inner sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside corrosion outside prescribed area inner sill

Fail 26 Apr 2016 168,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs wearing

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside corrosion outside prescribed area inner sill

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside corrosion outside prescribed area inner sill

Pass 14 May 2015 164,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion outside pescribed area nearside inner sill

corrosion outside pescribed area offside inner sill

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear light lense damaged but not emitting white light

offside rear light lense damaged but not emitting white light

Fail 13 May 2015 164,258 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion outside pescribed area nearside inner sill

corrosion outside pescribed area offside inner sill

front brake discs wearing

nearside rear light lense damaged but not emitting white light

offside rear light lense damaged but not emitting white light

Pass 29 Apr 2014 158,147 miles

damage to N/S/R light unit

damage to O/S/R light unit

damage to O/S/R reflector

possible fuel leak at filter

bonnet release stiff to operate

damage to N/S door mirror

Pass 24 Apr 2013 150,546 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 142,073 miles

front nudge bar fitted

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r lamp damaged and taped up

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 142,069 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front nudge bar fitted

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r lamp damaged and taped up

Pass 10 May 2011 129,994 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 129,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,900 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,768 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 EZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EZG, 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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FD05 EZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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