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FP55 BKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

160,909 mi
Last recorded160,909 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2013 160,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 160,909 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 160,864 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r drive shaft clips missing

Pass 4 Feb 2012 154,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 154,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 137,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 111,997 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 111,997 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake warning light on

E.M.L on

brake fluid level on min

Fail 26 May 2009 93,513 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,664 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 83,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

nearside rear park brake out of balance with offside - service/inspection required

prop shaft centre section worn

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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FP55 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FP55 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 BKF registered?

FP55 BKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is FP55 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 BKF shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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