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MH05 FNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,583 mi
Last recorded238,583 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 238,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 232,240 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 232,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interaction /position lanp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 224,541 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 224,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 215,708 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 215,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 201,427 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 201,427 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 183,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 165,296 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 15 Jun 2011 165,296 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 24 Jun 2010 141,269 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Jul 2009 116,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,757 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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MH05 FNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 MH05 FNF, 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 MH05 FNF registered?

MH05 FNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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