MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Tyre Worn On Edges
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
battery light on dash
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
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
brake wear warning lamp on
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
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
centr stop light unpluged
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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