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FM05 ABO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,517 mi
Last recorded111,517 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 111,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 111,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/ONLY JUST PASSES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/ONLY JUST PASSES (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 18 May 2023 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 103,871 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,702 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front/centre joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

parking brake lever travel on limit

Pass 20 Apr 2021 95,507 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 94,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,965 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,386 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,663 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,507 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FM05 ABO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FM05 ABO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 ABO registered?

FM05 ABO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is FM05 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ABO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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