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FP05 ODJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 ODJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 163,461 miles

Both rear sill sections corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 163,461 miles

Both rear sill sections corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear wheel arches corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 163,194 miles

Offside Rear backing plate rusty

both seals rusty and would need changing before next mot

Pass 11 Apr 2022 162,686 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Body panel slightly loose Fuel cap cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit has slight damage

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

Rear Wheel arches corroded/rusted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 157,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 156,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm area/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 156,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill #1 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area #2 (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 141,457 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,693 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Light corrosion to various brakepipes .

Fail 26 Mar 2015 135,683 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust in poor condition.

Light corrosion to various brakepipes .

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,271 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe cleaned and greased

Fail 22 Oct 2013 121,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 117,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 117,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 98,099 miles

Hub caps fitted

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 86,280 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe catching on o/s rear driveshaft

Fail 20 Nov 2010 86,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe catching on o/s rear driveshaft

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,016 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,424 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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FP05 ODJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP05 ODJ, 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 FP05 ODJ registered?

FP05 ODJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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