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FX55 WJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,157 mi
Last recorded175,157 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 175,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front offside front track arm has slight play

Pass 26 Jul 2021 169,087 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 171,136 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 171,136 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated fails to open (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 167,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 161,069 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front door check straps broken

Fail 6 Aug 2018 161,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front door check straps broken

Pass 3 Aug 2017 153,576 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 153,488 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BOOTS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately ENGINE BAY (3.6.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly chafed ENGINE BAY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,587 miles

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

front brakes low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 150,587 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes under bonnet, o/s/f pipe corroded, would recommend n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brakes low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,133 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 127,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 117,163 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 117,163 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 103,274 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,896 miles

N/S/Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,737 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,259 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 WJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FX55 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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