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FX05 WJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,301 mi
Last recorded169,301 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 169,301 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil fault light flashing

gears stiff to select

Fail 30 May 2018 169,301 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil fault light flashing

gears stiff to select

Pass 8 Jun 2017 155,595 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 155,593 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring broken 2 (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 141,492 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 141,490 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,871 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 130,871 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,791 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 129,754 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,954 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,355 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,683 miles

both front brake discs getting worn - all brake roller readings within limits

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 59,836 miles

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 21 May 2008 51,631 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 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

FX05 WJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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