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SF05 AOB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,895 mi
Last recorded176,895 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 176,895 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 176,894 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion tailgate (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,680 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 159,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 142,003 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 141,999 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 125,104 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 125,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,285 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate security

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 AOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF05 AOB, 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 AOB registered?

SF05 AOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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