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FX05 WHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

340,577 mi
Last recorded340,577 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 WHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 340,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S Front Tyres Worn On Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 334,774 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 334,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 30cm from suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill is corroded 30cm from suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes going over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 322,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 315,785 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 315,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed Flexi Hose been rubbing on CV Gator & has cords exposed due to being Twisted and not routed correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Welded Repair Plate at OSR Upper Spring chassis area not 100% Welded all round thus inadequate repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both N/S & O/S Low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 309,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both front bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Cat mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 309,049 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear fuel pipes by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Both front bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Cat mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 298,195 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 298,161 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage loose Center (7.1.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd joint from gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Center (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 285,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 271,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 271,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 241,449 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 241,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 217,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 217,317 miles

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load rear facing seat (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 191,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 158,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wiring by front strut not clipped into support clips

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Wiring by front strut not clipped into support clips

Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,895 miles

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

brake pad wear light on

drivers door check strap loose

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,739 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,829 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,829 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coating on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,371 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 66,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,436 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 49,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,140 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 44,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

play in offside steering rack end ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,729 miles

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

drivers door check strap missimg

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 WHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FX05 WHJ, 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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FX05 WHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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