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R5 FDT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,755 mi
Last recorded193,755 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 193,755 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 186,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 180,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 173,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 165,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 157,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 149,113 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 149,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 142,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 134,102 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 134,072 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 130,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,873 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 98,256 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,519 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 77,796 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,639 miles

Nearside Front 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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R5 FDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R5 FDT, 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 R5 FDT registered?

R5 FDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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