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FL05 UKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,392 mi
Last recorded138,392 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 138,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Pedal Lever for Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Both Edges of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres perished/cracking around the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides over suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside/sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,558 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 133,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 133,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position CABLE HAS COME OFF THE HANDLE SO CAN NOT BE RE OPENED. (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil return pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts but no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,291 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,854 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 127,362 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 125,443 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 108,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Dec 2012 108,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

tpms light on

Pass 12 May 2011 101,486 miles

Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 May 2011 101,484 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged slightly.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,426 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,136 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,345 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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FL05 UKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL05 UKZ, 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 FL05 UKZ registered?

FL05 UKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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