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N222 FOS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,022 mi
Last recorded143,022 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 FOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 143,022 miles

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

rear of the vehicle shows since of corrosion

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2025 141,892 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 141,892 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking diesel injector chuffing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

been unsealed front to back

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,280 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

been unsealed front to back

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,280 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wires (4.11 (a) (i))

been unsealed front to back

Pass 30 Mar 2023 140,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 139,810 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 139,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 139,601 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 139,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 134,624 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle, cross member corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,624 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle, cross member corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,177 miles

Nearside Front link pin has slight movement

both front brake hoses showing slight cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,261 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,115 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear showing corrosion

fuel tank strap damaged // tank still secure //

n/side front tyre worn on inside and outside and showing cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,785 miles

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

o/s rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,018 miles

o/s front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2012 89,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s front brake showing a bind

o/s front metal brake pipe showing corrosion

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2011 79,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2011 79,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 56,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N222 FOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N222 FOS, 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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N222 FOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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