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FV05 NGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 140,100 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 140,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 137,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Several repairs covered in underseal

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 137,053 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 129,601 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 129,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear differential driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both rear differential driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 110,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak (rear differential)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 110,559 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated bot not effecting the beam image

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not effecting the beam image

oil leak (rear differential)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 99,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

both front headlamp lens deteriorating

reverse lamp inop

Fail 5 Jan 2017 99,681 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

both front headlamp lens deteriorating

reverse lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,119 miles

both front tyres are deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2016 98,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2015 96,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 95,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,521 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,521 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,926 miles

front number plate slight damage

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside washer poor

offside front tyre going out of shape

offside steering rack boot deteriorated

play in adjustable steering column

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp illuminated

front number plate slight damage

nearside and offside front brake hoses perished

nearside rear pads appear very low

nearside washer poor

offside steering rack boot deteriorated

park brake close to end of reserve travel

play in adjustable steering column

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,437 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,833 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,581 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,514 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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