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JB51 FLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

198,122 mi
Last recorded198,122 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 198,122 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on in dash

engine water leak from header tank

prop shaft bolt missing front & uj joint worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 180,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 180,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 180,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front top suspension bushes stiff

noisy prop shaft bearings

play in front anti roll bar /D/ bushes

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 168,297 miles

braket missing from n/s towbar mounting

edge of brake pedal rubber worn

fuel pipe rubbing on clip@ filter

heater pipe rubbing on frame

rear axle noisey

Fail 22 Jan 2013 168,293 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

braket missing from n/s towbar mounting

edge of brake pedal rubber worn

fuel pipe rubbing on clip@ filter

heater pipe rubbing on frame

rear axle noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2011 153,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 153,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 144,422 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 144,421 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 121,376 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad smooth

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,089 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,089 miles

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

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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JB51 FLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 JB51 FLY, 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 JB51 FLY registered?

JB51 FLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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