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FV55 DHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,223 mi
Last recorded102,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 102,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,807 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 97,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,351 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,396 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,162 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 main at front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,896 miles

slight knocking in steering during lock to lock check

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front brake binding

offside rear brake binding - disc blue

Pass 27 Dec 2013 75,352 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 68,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,850 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,579 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,679 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 42,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,192 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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FV55 DHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

FV55 DHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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