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SF05 ANX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,565 mi
Last recorded147,565 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ANX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 147,565 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

injector blowing at rear of cylinder head

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,686 miles

fuel tank rear supporting bracket twisted and damaged but not weakend

nearside front windscreen washer feed hose slight leak of fluid still works ok

Fail 9 Jul 2010 112,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel tank rear supporting bracket twisted and damaged but not weakend

nearside front windscreen washer feed hose slight leak of fluid still works ok

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 98,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 75,789 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 75,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear tank strap bent and damaged !!

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 ANX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ANX, 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 ANX registered?

SF05 ANX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is SF05 ANX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 ANX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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