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FE55 WKT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,946 mi
Last recorded148,946 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,946 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside Rear Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 3 Feb 2023 148,941 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 11 Feb 2022 144,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 139,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 126,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 121,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,730 miles

cracked windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracked windscreen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Feb 2015 102,580 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 97,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 97,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,438 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 89,233 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 77,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,367 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,367 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,548 miles

Brake pedal has low reserve travel.

Parking brake lever has low reserve travel.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,117 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall slight damage.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer tyre wall slight damage.

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 WKT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE55 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE55 WKT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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