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SP55 FBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,543 mi
Last recorded131,543 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,543 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs/door step floor/front outriggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 127,919 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,919 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,249 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,249 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,594 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 112,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,400 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 104,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,223 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 96,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,042 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

front and rear discs slightly corroded

rear diff bush slightly perished

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,042 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front jacking point corroded

front and rear discs slightly corroded

rear diff bush slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,758 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,126 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 59,985 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 48,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,715 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 31,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 25,956 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,797 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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SP55 FBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SP55 FBO, 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 SP55 FBO registered?

SP55 FBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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