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SO55 FJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,481 mi
Last recorded110,481 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,481 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 92,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,361 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,874 miles

Window sticker in swept area but behind mirror

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres worn very close to the legal limit.

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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SO55 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SO55 FJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 FJX registered?

SO55 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is SO55 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 FJX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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