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FE55 EFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,851 mi
Last recorded233,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 233,851 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 233,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 213,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 184,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 147,995 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 147,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 124,068 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 124,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 107,029 miles

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

n/s front bumper loose

o/s rear handbrake low o/o

Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,695 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake close to end of adjustment

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,695 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

handbrake close to end of adjustment

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 54,943 miles

2x wipers deteriorated

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on insides

Fail 7 Oct 2008 54,943 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on insides

2x wipers deteriorated

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,705 miles

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

2x wipers deteriorated

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on insides

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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FE55 EFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE55 EFR, 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 FE55 EFR registered?

FE55 EFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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