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SF05 FUU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,977 mi
Last recorded161,977 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 161,977 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2016 161,976 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 147,057 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 142,845 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded at tip

glow plug warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside front wiper blade torn

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 142,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded at tip

glow plug warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside front wiper blade torn

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Aug 2012 134,116 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,765 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 108,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 92,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 86,360 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 FUU 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 81.8%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

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

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