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FX05 WFM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 164,560 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 164,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 160,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jackling point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 152,323 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 150,567 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 149,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(In front of jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch)(At front) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge)(And prishing) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 146,312 miles

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

knocking nois n/s front

Fail 5 Oct 2021 146,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

knocking nois n/s front

Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 122,478 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,685 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,372 miles

n/s/f wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,546 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 62,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,901 miles

Drivers wiper blade split but clears screen ok

High level brake light intermitantly works

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,587 miles

handbrake would benefit from servicing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer egdes,close to legal limit & has small cut in sidewall

n/s/r, o/s/r & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges & close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre has small cut on inside wall

surface corrosion in exhaust centre to tail pipe joint

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,966 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 30,784 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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FX05 WFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FX05 WFM, 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 FX05 WFM registered?

FX05 WFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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