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VO05 FPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

208,991 mi
Last recorded208,991 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 208,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smudge slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near union (1.1.11 (c))

duel mass loud

Pass 16 Sep 2025 191,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sills corroded both sides

Pass 19 Sep 2024 180,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 180,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 170,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 170,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 167,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 167,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 163,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 163,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 153,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to various locations and components on underside

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,657 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 145,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 133,472 miles

Corrosion around rear upper spring mounting areas

Corrosion to front inner sill areas

Corrosion to rear chassis

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear sills corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 133,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion around rear upper spring mounting areas

Corrosion to front inner sill areas

Corrosion to rear chassis

Little handbrake reserve

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear sills corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,030 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2017 124,030 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2016 113,124 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

chuffing from top of engine

Fail 8 Nov 2016 113,107 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

chuffing from top of engine

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,476 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,038 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 65,093 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,039 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,039 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,283 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,958 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,421 miles

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

parking brake close to excess travel

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 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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