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FL55 MKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,669 mi
Last recorded176,669 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 176,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 176,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 163,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 163,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,404 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,404 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2011 94,985 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 94,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,404 miles

wear on front and rear discs

Pass 8 May 2009 63,404 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 63,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

more travel than normal in service and parking brakes

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 MKN 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 58.3%.

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 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

FL55 MKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is FL55 MKN safe to buy?

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