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FM54 EBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 EBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2026 145,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside heavy corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2025 144,914 miles

Underside heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2024 143,118 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 143,114 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 137,866 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 16 Aug 2023 137,866 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2022 154,141 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 153,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 153,501 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,013 miles

under carriage thick with underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2018 94,700 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion overall underside of vehicle (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,830 miles

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

Offside Front Steering Wheel Material Unstitched

Rear Windows Tinted

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,830 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both Sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Steering Wheel Material Unstitched

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Windows Tinted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,272 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

windows are tinted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 86,272 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

windows are tinted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,870 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,148 miles

CONDENSATION IN O/S FRONT HEADLAMP

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,148 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

CONDENSATION IN O/S FRONT HEADLAMP

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,371 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 55,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 41,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,348 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 EBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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