MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,496 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet release handle broken
engine oil and rear diff oil leaks
indicator switch slightly insecure
minor exhaust leak from broken front pipe to turbo clamp
park brake travel long
steering lock not opperating
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering lock fails to engage,other imobilisation device fitted
Water in offside headlamp, pattern just exceptable
Wiper blades smearing
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering lock fails to engage,other imobilisation device fitted
Water in offside headlamp, pattern just exceptable
Wiper blades smearing
offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted
bonnet release lever missing
both rear coil springs loose when jacked up
front brake discs & pads worn close to limits
n/s outer sill & various doors corroding
o/s h/lamp condensated
o/s sliding door not opening
o/s/f brake slight bind
rear door stays n/w
slight exh leak
wiper stalk loose
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
bonnet release lever missing
both rear coil springs loose when jacked up
front brake discs & pads worn close to limits
n/s outer sill & various doors corroding
o/s h/lamp condensated
o/s sliding door not opening
o/s/f brake slight bind
rear door stays n/w
slight exh leak
wiper stalk loose
Nail in nearside rear tyre
bonnet release missing
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
bonnet release missing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f and n/s/f rack ends worn
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear fog light dull
slight imballence on front brakes
water in o/s headlamp
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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FG55 VWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VWD, 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 VWD registered?
FG55 VWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.
Is FG55 VWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 VWD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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