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FL55 DHE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

397,796 mi
Last recorded397,796 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 397,796 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch missing

damage to n/s/r wheel arch/body

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 397,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch missing

damage to n/s/r wheel arch/body

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2010 207,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 207,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 177,165 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to nsr corner

reverse lights inoperative

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Sep 2009 177,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

reverse lights inoperative

slight oil leak on engine

Non obligatory mirror damaged

damage to nsr corner

Pass 1 Sep 2008 144,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspect front exhaust clamping bracket onto turbo housing for front pipe has a broken leg

Fail 30 Aug 2008 144,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no reverse lights

osf tyre at 2mm

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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FL55 DHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL55 DHE, 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 FL55 DHE registered?

FL55 DHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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