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SE05 FNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,134 mi
Last recorded200,134 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 200,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 183,048 miles

Nearside Front to much camber

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear tyres x 2

Rev lights inop

Fail 12 Dec 2018 183,044 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 28 Aug 2017 176,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 169,203 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 169,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,734 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 152,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 151,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,984 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2011 125,433 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 113,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded & scored

Fail 27 Aug 2010 112,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs corroded & scored

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,091 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,526 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

bonnet cable pull detatched

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,566 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 25,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2005 2,018 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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SE05 FNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE05 FNY, 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 SE05 FNY registered?

SE05 FNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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