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FV55 LNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,661 mi
Last recorded114,661 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,661 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,998 miles

Front track rod ends worn

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,023 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,990 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 97,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,828 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 97,826 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 88,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,147 miles

both front tyres slightley worn on outside edges

o/s/f headlamp slightley misted

Fail 3 May 2011 55,147 miles

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

both front tyres slightley worn on outside edges

o/s/f headlamp slightley misted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,996 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,881 miles

long parking brake travel

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 LNN 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 73.3%.

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 LNN, 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 LNN registered?

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

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