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VO05 FMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,815 mi
Last recorded176,815 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 176,815 miles

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

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

Outer sills corroded in parts

jacking points rough

Pass 31 Dec 2021 167,960 miles

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

corrosion present under vehicle

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 20 Dec 2021 167,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head lamp broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion present under vehicle

front and rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Dec 2020 156,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,530 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 150,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 146,973 miles

engine noise

o/s/f tyre cracked+sidewall worn

Fail 1 Dec 2017 146,973 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

engine noise

o/s/f tyre cracked+sidewall worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 137,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 122,403 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake warning on dash

Fail 12 Mar 2014 104,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake warning on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,189 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 83,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 83,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,838 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 118,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,314 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,864 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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VO05 FMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO05 FMX, 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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VO05 FMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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