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FX05 WHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,493 mi
Last recorded184,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 WHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 184,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 184,493 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 173,107 miles

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

STEERING COLOUM HAS SLIGHT SIDE MOVEMENT

Pass 25 Aug 2015 161,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 135,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,711 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,994 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 124,994 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 115,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

drivers seat belt slow to retract just takes up all slack in belt as per required buy test

hand brake cable rubs on chassis when in off position (buy yoke)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract just takes up all slack in belt as per required buy test

hand brake cable rubs on chassis when in off position (buy yoke)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 103,504 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,874 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,280 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 WHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

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

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