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DB05 SNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,274 mi
Last recorded126,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 SNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs worn and lipped

brake pad warning lamp on

chip to screen

front and rear brake pads worn low and close to limit

front brake balance

parking brake lever travel

slight knock from steering

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn and lipped

brake pad warning lamp on

chip to screen

front and rear brake pads worn low and close to limit

front brake balance

parking brake lever travel

slight knock from steering

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,969 miles

brake pipes corroding

slight knock from steering column

Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroding

braked warning lamp on

slight knock from steering column

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,558 miles

slight knock and play in steering wheel/column

Fail 17 Jun 2014 116,558 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight knock and play in steering wheel/column

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,773 miles

brake pipes corroding

front yres worn on edges

offside headlamp condensating

slight knock from steering column

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroding

front yres worn on edges

offside headlamp condensating

slight knock from steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2012 104,897 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 95,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,694 miles

front brake discs worn / corroding

nearside mirror casing missing

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing

offside side loading door unable to open from outside

rear exhaust pipe corroding

slight lift to steering column

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn / corroding

nearside mirror casing missing

offside & nearside rear tyres perishing

offside side loading door unable to open from outside

rear brake discs worn / corroding

rear exhaust pipe corroding

slight lift to steering column

Pass 9 Nov 2009 80,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 80,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 58,020 miles

play in nearside rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2008 58,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

play in nearside rack end

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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DB05 SNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DB05 SNB, 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 DB05 SNB registered?

DB05 SNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is DB05 SNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB05 SNB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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