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FX55 WJY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,890 mi
Last recorded215,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 WJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 215,890 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 215,890 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 208,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 206,068 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 204,015 miles

undersealed everywhere

Pass 20 Jan 2020 196,825 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 183,171 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively most forward (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 166,665 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,299 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 155,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 144,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 144,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 134,133 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 134,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,878 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,300 miles

front number plate faded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,295 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WJY, 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 FX55 WJY registered?

FX55 WJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FX55 WJY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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