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MH05 FVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,164 mi
Last recorded227,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 227,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misting (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 219,141 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sill box sections (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis box sections around upper spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear inner wheelarch protective arch liners factory fitted, inspection impaired

Fail 18 Jan 2017 219,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger box section (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill around radius arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner/outer sill box sections (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis box sections around upper spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

rear inner wheelarch protective arch liners factory fitted, inspection impaired

Pass 14 Jun 2016 213,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv gater

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2016 213,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv gater

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis sections (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 206,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 206,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 193,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns side door holed and corroded to lower edge

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 193,835 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ns side door holed and corroded to lower edge

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 182,239 miles

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

o/s rear backplate corroded

Fail 18 May 2013 182,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

o/s rear backplate corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 173,001 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2011 168,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 161,066 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 136,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 112,231 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 FVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVA, 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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MH05 FVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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