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VO05 FRJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

247,476 mi
Last recorded247,476 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 247,476 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 247,470 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear door bottom corroded

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 390,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 237,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body/inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2013 229,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 221,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 214,906 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 199,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 171,616 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,689 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 FRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FRJ, 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 VO05 FRJ registered?

VO05 FRJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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