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MH05 FUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,326 mi
Last recorded197,326 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 197,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 198,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 194,811 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 187,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

n/s/f and o/s/f Jacking point corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 187,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

n/s/f and o/s/f Jacking point corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 177,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 170,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 166,071 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 166,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 154,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 145,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,110 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 136,103 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 127,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,509 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 117,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 112,688 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread

Pass 11 May 2011 112,688 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread

Pass 13 May 2010 94,025 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 94,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 76,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 56,822 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)

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 FUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

MH05 FUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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