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FM54 EVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 75,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,186 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 56,053 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust box rear deteriorated

indicator stork slightly worn / loose

Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 48,889 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,280 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,556 miles

both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

nsr lamp lense cracked but not showing white light to rear on test

Fail 6 Jan 2012 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

nsr lamp lense cracked but not showing white light to rear on test

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,098 miles

Indicator stalk worn/loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,098 miles

Indicator stalk worn/loose.

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,745 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,539 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall but not to cords

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,599 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 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM54 EVJ, 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 FM54 EVJ registered?

FM54 EVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is FM54 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 EVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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