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FV55 LNM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

235,400 mi
Last recorded235,400 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 235,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at ABS pump O/S/front brake pipe N/S/Front brake pipe O/S/Rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front N/S and O/S inner wings corroded and holed but outwith a prescribed area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Fail 15 Mar 2021 235,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed offside sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at ABS pump O/S/front brake pipe N/S/Front brake pipe O/S/Rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front N/S and O/S inner wings corroded and holed but outwith a prescribed area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Pass 12 Mar 2020 229,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Fail 5 Mar 2020 229,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Pass 15 Oct 2018 214,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 213,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear holes in rear cross member outwith prescribed areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose rubbing on cv boot

Pass 25 Oct 2017 200,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear under panel corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 200,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear under panel corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 180,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 180,435 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

fuel pipes ( filter) leaking

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 157,686 miles

glow plug light on

o/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2013 146,282 miles

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

CONDENSATION IN OFFSIDE HEADLAMP

NEARSIDE WIPER POOR CLEARANCE

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN UNEVENLY ON BOTH SHOULDERS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SPARE TYRE CONDITION **BALD ON OUTER TREAD

Pass 27 Aug 2012 134,329 miles

BONNET CABLE RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER LOOSE

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

SUSPECT REAR PADS LOW ON OFFSIDE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 134,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

BONNET CABLE RELEASE HANDLE BROKEN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE MIRROR COVER LOOSE

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

SUSPECT REAR PADS LOW ON OFFSIDE

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 121,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,140 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 94,371 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 94,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,507 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 82,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 LNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

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

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