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FP55 BKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,169 mi
Last recorded183,169 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 183,169 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 183,168 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 173,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 168,447 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,384 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 139,137 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 139,137 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 125,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,411 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

long handbrake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2009 85,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,602 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 55,304 miles

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

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

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

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 BKX 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 FP55 BKX, 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 FP55 BKX registered?

FP55 BKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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