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FP05 UTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,386 mi
Last recorded233,386 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 233,386 miles

Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 228,405 miles

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

head lamp lenses misted but pattern ok

o/s and n/s rear inner sills welded and under sealed

oil leak,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 219,201 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Head lamp lenses misted pattern visible

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted,rear chassis pitted o/s and n/s

Fail 26 Aug 2021 219,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Head lamp lenses misted pattern visible

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

plastic under trays fitted,rear chassis pitted o/s and n/s

Pass 17 Mar 2020 202,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 192,901 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 183,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 174,959 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 164,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 155,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 155,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 143,949 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 133,061 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 133,061 miles

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 107,690 miles

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

condensation in N/S headlamp

Fail 29 Mar 2012 107,690 miles

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

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

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

condensation in N/S headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 96,900 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

front inner brake pads look low

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 76,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from front !!!!

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 UTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

FP05 UTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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