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M10 FTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,036 mi
Last recorded132,036 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,036 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 132,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,141 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,808 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 133,773 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 132,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,953 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 52,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 52,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,067 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,059 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,544 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 40,475 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 40,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,017 miles

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

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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M10 FTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M10 FTX, 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 M10 FTX registered?

M10 FTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is M10 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 FTX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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