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FE05 XAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,819 miles

Exhaust touching body (vibrating)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Light lense damage.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Rear Both tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,819 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust touching body (vibrating)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Light lense damage.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Rear Both tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 May 2016 87,483 miles

injector seals leaking

parking brake light always on

traction control light on

Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

injector seals leaking

parking brake light always on

traction control light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,565 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 65,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS warning light on

evidence of nearside front inner wheel arch cover fouling on nearside front tyre but not fouling at time of test

front brake discs worn

nearside front bumper slightly detached from vehicle but no sharp edges

nearside front mirror outer casing cracked but no sharp edges

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,811 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS warning light on

evidence of nearside front inner wheel arch cover fouling on nearside front tyre but not fouling at time of test

front brake discs worn

nearside front bumper slightly detached from vehicle but no sharp edges

nearside front mirror outer casing cracked but no sharp edges

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,097 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,626 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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FE05 XAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE05 XAR, 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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FE05 XAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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