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FG55 VVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,232 mi
Last recorded190,232 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 190,232 miles

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

Corrosion to rear chasis and floor

Pass 10 Jun 2023 186,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 179,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 166,946 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 153,501 miles

Slight corrosion to both front jacking points

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,066 miles

Under body has surface corrosion and is covered in underseal

Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight underbody corrosion in varoius places

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 132,793 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,647 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 122,610 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

deep cuts in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall

rear coilsprings odd pair

nearside seatbelt buckle loose but not insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 116,041 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 116,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 102,683 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 98,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 84,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,011 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 60,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,345 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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FG55 VVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG55 VVW, 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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FG55 VVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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