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FX55 WFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

174,162 mi
Last recorded174,162 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 174,162 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around all 4 Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 171,206 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 171,184 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ONLY JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 167,080 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 167,080 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 162,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 158,537 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))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 158,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 157,567 miles

Central stop lamp inop

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft universal joint badly worn

Reverse lamp inop

Fail 26 Oct 2020 157,559 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central stop lamp inop

Headlamps deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed minor (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake travel indicating incorrect adjustment or repairs needed

Prop shaft universal joint badly worn

Reverse lamp inop

Pass 28 Mar 2019 148,214 miles

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

Offside head lamp slightly misted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 147,791 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 147,791 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,196 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 116,334 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 116,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 95,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 95,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,748 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,379 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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FX55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 FX55 WFA, 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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FX55 WFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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