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FG05 ZXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,982 mi
Last recorded194,982 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 194,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 175,787 miles

Both front headlamps beam image poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 175,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under outer sill panel and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front headlamps beam image poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 173,805 miles

Nearside Tyre Worn On Edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

battery light on dash

Fail 30 Jun 2018 173,805 miles

Nearside Tyre Worn On Edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

battery light on dash

Fail 19 Jun 2018 173,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre Worn On Edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 161,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust repaired incorrectly ( clamp )

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery light on

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 161,311 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central exhaust repaired incorrectly ( clamp )

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

battery light on

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 144,354 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 129,204 miles

brake wear warning lamp on

Fail 7 May 2015 129,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 8 May 2014 119,578 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 May 2014 119,578 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,481 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 117,363 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

all brake pipes rusting

brake discs rusting

coolant and engine light on dash

coolant leak inside car

front interior door cards missing

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f trye worn close to legal limit

play in front link rods and d bushes

spare flat

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,658 miles

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

centr stop light unpluged

Fail 24 Jul 2010 81,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,798 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,901 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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FG05 ZXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG05 ZXY, 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 ZXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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