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S10 BKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

252,144 mi
Last recorded252,144 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 252,144 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

both inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 248,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer riggers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019
Fail 14 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 203,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 176,409 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 145,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear seat removed

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk loose

slight rear axle oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2016 143,189 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk loose

slight rear axle oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk outer plastic case missing , but not affecting operation

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear axle drive shaft seal leaking

steering column indicator stalk loose

Fail 26 Oct 2015 134,884 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk outer plastic case missing , but not affecting operation

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear axle drive shaft seal leaking

brake pad low warning lamp on

steering column indicator stalk loose

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,220 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 106,215 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 94,583 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 94,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,873 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 73,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 62,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

distortion on offside front brake

nearside centre seatbelt buckle condition

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,596 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,954 miles

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

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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S10 BKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S10 BKN, 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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S10 BKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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