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SF05 FTV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,443 mi
Last recorded120,443 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 120,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,064 miles

all four tyres perished / cracking and low on tread, particularly the edges

bulb warning illuminated

under-body coated in underseal

Fail 4 Mar 2024 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres perished / cracking and low on tread, particularly the edges

bulb warning illuminated

under-body coated in underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2022 118,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undersealed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,332 miles

undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2020 109,753 miles

underbody wax oiled

Pass 5 Aug 2019 109,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 109,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 78,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 78,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heatshield has fallen off and sat on exhaust silencer

park pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,849 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,849 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,458 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 42,606 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 FTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 FTV registered?

SF05 FTV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SF05 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 FTV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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