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FE55 WKP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

189,000 mi
Last recorded189,000 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 WKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 189,000 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Apr 2025

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 180,153 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 180,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 163,673 miles

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 19 Apr 2022 163,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Apr 2021 157,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 150,008 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 145,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 140,885 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 140,885 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 126,616 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 126,616 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance showing white light (1.3.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,452 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 104,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 104,436 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,714 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,714 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,450 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 78,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,565 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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FE55 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WKP, 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 WKP registered?

FE55 WKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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