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FV55 LNE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,187 mi
Last recorded161,187 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 161,187 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 157,183 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 157,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,154 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2017 147,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 145,516 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,350 miles

Nearside damage

Offside Front screen washers weak

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

Offside door mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2015 123,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 99,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall close to cordes

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,160 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall close to cordes

Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,460 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,927 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,976 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 63,606 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 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

FV55 LNE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FV55 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 LNE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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