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FL05 ULF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,932 mi
Last recorded111,932 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 ULF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 111,932 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 99,659 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 99,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 92,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 75,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 63,976 miles

? knock front suspension

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2010 62,849 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,871 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,627 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 53,627 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 FL05 ULF, 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 ULF registered?

FL05 ULF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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