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FG05 OPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,300 mi
Last recorded178,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 178,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Underbody Surface corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2021 167,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front n rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arches corrodid

Offside Rear door croddid

inner sills covered under seal bot side

Pass 2 Jan 2021 163,010 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner sills covered in under seal. (Both Sides)

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger door is dented.

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger door corroded.

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

Fail 2 Jan 2021 163,010 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner sills covered in under seal. (Both Sides)

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front to Rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger door is dented.

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger door corroded.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,656 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 150,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,229 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 143,225 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2017 134,129 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jun 2017 134,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,720 miles

centre rear brake light damaged

nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2015 127,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 119,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 119,553 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,949 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 112,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 106,174 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 106,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,118 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,118 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battert terminal fouling bonnet

offside door trim insecure

spare wheel insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2012 97,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,826 miles

both sides rear amber indicator bulbs fading slightly

engine oil leak

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,454 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 73,374 miles

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

both amber rear indicator bulbs fading slightly

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,309 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads appear worn

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 OPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG05 OPK, 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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FG05 OPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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