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FM05 LXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 151,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,361 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 145,346 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,552 miles

corrosion to under vehicle and to brake and suspension components

deterioration to both headlamps

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy brake pipes cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 136,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy brake pipes cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 117,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jul 2015 117,779 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,813 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,638 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,607 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,661 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,441 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 LXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

FM05 LXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is FM05 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 LXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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