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FL55 MKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 117,365 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed nsf osf flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower door corroded

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,493 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 108,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

center stop light inoperative

offside rear sliding door wont open

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,703 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 73,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,987 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parke brake low effort

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,155 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,339 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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FL55 MKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MKO, 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 MKO registered?

FL55 MKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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