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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
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- Registration FN05HPJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,645 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,645 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,057 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
1 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,057 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak ()
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,290 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,231 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre out rigger (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,646 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside 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)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,781 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 119,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,578 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,139 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202617 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,155 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
30 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
26 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,262 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 4 Jun 202626 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 91,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,976 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010 4 Jun 202611 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside front tyre Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
12 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,738 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2009 4 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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FN05HPJ was registered on 2005-03-01
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