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SF05 AOZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,400 mi
Last recorded223,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 223,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear,at rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

both inner rack joints slight play

offside front and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 1 Jul 2016 222,949 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear,at rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 27 Jul 2015 204,063 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 203,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 180,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 179,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front side light working but dimmer than nearside.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,274 miles

Both front tyres wearing a little on inner edges. Steering track alignment may require adjustment.

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

passengers side front brake a little tight when rotated by hand after foot brake applied and released.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,673 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,277 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 AOZ 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 75%.

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 AOZ, 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 AOZ registered?

SF05 AOZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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