MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer both sills corroded, still solid at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer both sills corroded, still solid at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear door lower corroded/ holed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear door lower corroded/ holed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and lower sill both sides (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and lower sill both sides (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Surface corrosion on chassis.
centre exhaust join requires attention.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Surface corrosion on chassis.
centre exhaust join requires attention.
corrosion around jacking points
corrosion to underside of vehicle
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light on dash
centre to rear tail pipe joint in poor condition needs attention
corrosion around jacking points
corrosion to underside of vehicle
front discs lipped
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r jacking point missing
slight corrosion to front jacking points
N/S REAR TYRE WORN LOW
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
long parking brake travel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VO05 FPA 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 61.9%.
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 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 VO05 FPA, 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 FPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.
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