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FP05 UTF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,044 mi
Last recorded161,044 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 161,044 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 161,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load bolt had come loose (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 150,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 150,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 142,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 127,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 127,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 93,229 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 93,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2010 73,022 miles

Offside door mirror has slight crack

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,548 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 UTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FP05 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

FP05 UTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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