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FL55 UZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,690 mi
Last recorded219,690 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 219,690 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,241 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 198,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake pads beginning to get low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 159,758 miles

minor oil leaks around engine

o/s steering gaiter not sat right

Fail 18 Sep 2009 158,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor oil leaks around engine

o/s steering gaiter not sat right

Pass 15 Sep 2008 121,645 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL55 UZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL55 UZM, 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 UZM registered?

FL55 UZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 UZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 UZM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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