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FV55 NHH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,449 mi
Last recorded129,449 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,449 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 129,449 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 122,978 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 122,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 112,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,519 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,567 miles

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

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

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

osr rear brake showing signs of over heating all ok at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,108 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,340 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 NHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NHH, 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 NHH registered?

FV55 NHH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is FV55 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 NHH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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