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FN05 HRC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,200 mi
Last recorded157,200 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 157,200 miles

Recent welding repairs carried out, undersealed

advise o/s h/lamp plastics faded

advise oil leak

advise rear exhaust system

Fail 19 Mar 2019 157,086 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s o/s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis near subbframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise o/s h/lamp plastics faded

advise oil leak

advise rear exhaust system

Pass 21 Mar 2018 154,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 154,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,377 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on inner wing under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot pedal (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component o/s and n/s of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Outer o/s and n/s sills (behind sliding doors) starting to corrode

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired

Pass 20 Feb 2016 149,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 146,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 138,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 138,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 127,574 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 127,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 105,858 miles

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

front brake pads low on linnings

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,693 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 73,693 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,179 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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FN05 HRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN05 HRC, 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 FN05 HRC registered?

FN05 HRC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FN05 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 HRC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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