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R10 SDL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,704 mi
Last recorded102,704 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 SDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 102,704 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension components are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 97,632 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,740 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,319 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,312 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,279 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 85,279 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,666 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

spare wheel carrier cable not tensioned tight-spare wheel still secure

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,752 miles

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges-not to cords at present

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,971 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,373 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,939 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear most seats removed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,736 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,489 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,702 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,702 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,420 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,545 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,462 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,515 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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R10 SDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R10 SDL, 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 R10 SDL registered?

R10 SDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is R10 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 SDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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