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FM54 EAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,349 mi
Last recorded247,349 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 247,349 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s wiper arm inop. (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre. marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheelarch. marked. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet release handle missing.

crack in bottom of windscreen.

n/s and o/s sliding doors heavily corroded.

n/s handbrake efficiency low.

n/s/r wheelarch corroded.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 247,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from injectors. (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all outer body panels heavily corroded.

bonnet release handle missing.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 239,854 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated.

front anti rollbar mount bushes worn.

indicator stalk worn.

Fail 6 Jul 2016 239,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hoses deteriorated.

front anti rollbar mount bushes worn.

indicator stalk worn.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 226,172 miles

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

all outer body panels corroded.

both headlight lenses deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 208,851 miles

several outer body pnels showing sighns of corosion

Fail 1 Jul 2014 208,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

several outer body pnels showing sighns of corosion

Pass 2 Jul 2013 194,039 miles

several outer body panels showing sighns of corosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 178,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 178,401 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 164,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Very slight twist in offside front brake hose.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,385 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 112,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2009 112,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,915 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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FM54 EAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM54 EAP, 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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FM54 EAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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