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FV55 MYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,841 mi
Last recorded89,841 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,841 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 81,900 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,916 miles

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 77,916 miles

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,399 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,399 miles

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

offside front tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,026 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 59,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,963 miles

nearside front tyre worn low outter edges

Fail 17 Dec 2010 52,960 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn low outter edges

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,153 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 42,153 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,305 miles

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

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

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

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 MYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 MYY registered?

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

Is FV55 MYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 MYY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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