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SO55 FKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,134 mi
Last recorded171,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 171,134 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 166,398 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Jan 2019 161,163 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 161,163 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 155,299 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 155,298 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,285 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 147,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 134,593 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slightly damaged

windscreen cracked n/s top corner

Fail 6 Jan 2016 134,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s wiper blade slightly damaged

windscreen cracked n/s top corner

Fail 8 Jan 2015 123,719 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 110,986 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 95,289 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,789 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 80,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,685 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,648 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SO55 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO55 FKS, 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 SO55 FKS registered?

SO55 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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