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FM05 ABX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

222,573 mi
Last recorded222,573 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 222,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on front/centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various pipes advise attention (2.1.5 (g) (i))

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on various outer panels

handbrake effort imbalance n/s rear

Fail 26 Feb 2021 222,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated bad (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fan belt breaking up

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs advise attention (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on front/centre and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various pipes advise attention (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on various outer panels

Pass 12 Dec 2019 222,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brakes woul benefit from a service

Fail 23 Nov 2019 221,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 202,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 202,901 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 182,210 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 159,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 168,167 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 168,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,000 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust system in advance state of corrosion (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 162,642 miles

rear end pipe of exhaust corroded.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 162,642 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear end pipe of exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 150,068 miles

oil leaking from both sides diff to driveshaft oil seals

Fail 12 Dec 2013 150,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaking from both sides diff to driveshaft oil seals

Pass 20 Nov 2012 120,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 107,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 75,110 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,409 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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FM05 ABX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM05 ABX, 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 FM05 ABX registered?

FM05 ABX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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