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FP55 OEG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,548 mi
Last recorded188,548 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 OEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2016 188,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in screen

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both main brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on sills

footbrake travel

front and rear number plates

o/s/f seat base

rear prop shaft uj worn

underside corrosion

wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 171,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 171,305 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 165,208 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 165,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 149,407 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 125,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 106,850 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2011 106,850 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,483 miles

n/s/f wiper in poor condition

very slight twist in o/s/f brake hose

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,795 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,796 miles

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

rubber anti slip missing on park brake pedal

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 OEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

FP55 OEG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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