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FN05 UWS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,386 mi
Last recorded81,386 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 UWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2019 81,386 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst during RBT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis out rigger heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed, rear suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis out rigger heavily corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and holed, rear suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust/emission smell from engine bay

Glow plug lamp on the dash

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Door check strap missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,490 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,193 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 47,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,385 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,385 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,783 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 31,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,630 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 UWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UWS, 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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FN05 UWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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