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SF05 AJU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2020 158,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

OS+NS SILLS RUSTY

Fail 23 Oct 2020 158,368 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the abs pump (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OS+NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

OS+NS SILLS RUSTY

Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,910 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 154,969 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out riggers holed and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced close to spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out riggers holed and weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 154,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 146,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,629 miles

corrosion on rear wheel arches.sills.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 140,616 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise sighns corrosion at both rear sills

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 130,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,251 miles

advise rear corrosion at rear door

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,824 miles

handbrake requires attention soon slight travel

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,952 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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SF05 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SF05 AJU, 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 SF05 AJU registered?

SF05 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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