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FJ55 OLB

2005 Mercedes-benz Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

450,693 mi
Last recorded450,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 OLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelAtego
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 450,693 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 449,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 444,104 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 444,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 440,523 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 440,523 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 435,136 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre dated 2010

Nearside Rear Inner tyre dated 2009

Nearside Rear Outer tyre dated 2010

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre dated 2010

Fail 9 Apr 2021 435,136 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre dated 2010

Nearside Rear Inner tyre dated 2009

Nearside Rear Outer tyre dated 2010

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre dated 2010

Pass 24 Mar 2020 433,849 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 433,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp reflective surface deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 430,498 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 430,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 428,005 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 428,005 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 427,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 427,308 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 426,265 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

slight leak at n/s abs valve

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Atego?

Based on 487 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
15,934
Miles/Year
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 1
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FJ55 OLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Atego fails its MOT is registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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FJ55 OLB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Atego, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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