MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Glow plug lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arch (2.4.A.3)
temporary repair to latch nearside side door
Glow plug lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and rear arch (2.4.A.3)
temporary repair to latch nearside side door
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust tail pipe becoming insecure
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake pad warning light on
hazard warning lamp switch becoming faulty?
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hazard warning lamp switch becoming faulty?
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP05 UTU 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 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 UTU, 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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How do I check the history of FP05 UTU?
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What year was FP05 UTU registered?
FP05 UTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is FP05 UTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FP05 UTU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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