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FG55 VBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 66,474 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 66,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,322 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 56,239 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded marked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill / marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill / marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

boot lid does not open

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,834 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 43,833 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside lower body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,366 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 36,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,233 miles

under vehicle dry - recommend waxiol

Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under vehicle dry - recommend waxiol

Fail 11 Aug 2014 31,141 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 31,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,784 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 24,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 24,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,284 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 20,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 16,265 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,707 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 10,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG55 VBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG55 VBJ, 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 FG55 VBJ registered?

FG55 VBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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