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FV55 ELO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,078 mi
Last recorded140,078 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 ELO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 140,078 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 140,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 129,844 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise brake pad warning light eluminated

Fail 4 Dec 2018 129,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing two bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

advise brake pad warning light eluminated

Pass 1 Dec 2017 122,675 miles

Brake pad wear indicator on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 122,676 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear indicator on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 122,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 99,324 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,998 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 80,281 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 80,280 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,600 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,400 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,830 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads approx 70% worn and discs lipped

Fail 4 Nov 2008 37,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pads approx 70% worn and discs lipped

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 ELO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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