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FG05 OPH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

163,606 mi
Last recorded163,606 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 163,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 162,425 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 161,168 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 161,168 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 160,349 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 159,482 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 159,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 158,247 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 153,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 153,749 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 150,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 147,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 144,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 139,018 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2012 128,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 121,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 114,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 114,205 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 114,012 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 114,010 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 105,099 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 93,359 miles

front number plate cracked

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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FG05 OPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FG05 OPH, 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 FG05 OPH registered?

FG05 OPH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 OPH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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