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FV55 DGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,260 mi
Last recorded182,260 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 182,260 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion to sills

Pass 19 Jan 2021 179,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,645 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition. o/s full of condensation

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 171,640 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition. o/s full of condensation

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 162,123 miles

both front brake flexis starting to crack & perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge advise early replacement

Pass 26 Jan 2018 155,158 miles

front brake flexis starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2018 155,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake flexis starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,652 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake performance poor

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,780 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 99,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,543 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 14 Jan 2012 77,043 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 63,749 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,817 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,070 miles

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

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

slight travel on handbrake

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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FV55 DGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV55 DGU, 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 FV55 DGU registered?

FV55 DGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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