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FV05 GNK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,116 mi
Last recorded95,116 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 95,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,022 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 68,266 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 62,623 miles

front brake flexis cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 59,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,550 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,550 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,944 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear brake disc scored and pitted

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 51,895 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside front wheel rim bent

Fail 28 May 2012 51,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside front wheel rim bent

Pass 25 May 2011 46,990 miles

Clean and spray all brake pipes

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,934 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,933 miles

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

Offside front tyre has large cut in outer sidewall

nail in offside front tyre and pressure low

nail in offside rear tyre

requires tracking

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,801 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,801 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2008 22,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,102 miles

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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FV05 GNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV05 GNK, 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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FV05 GNK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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