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SE05 FOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,885 mi
Last recorded128,885 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,885 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

diff oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,542 miles

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

diff oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 120,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 115,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 109,138 miles

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

nearside rear brake holding on slightly

Fail 21 Sep 2012 109,124 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front and nearside rear brake holding on slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,754 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,408 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 85,408 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,449 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 54,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE05 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

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

Is SE05 FOA safe to buy?

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