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SF05 UGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,134 mi
Last recorded161,134 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 161,134 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 125,412 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 106,476 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 106,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,445 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,156 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake pad sensor rubbing on inside of wheel

high level rear brake light broken.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,156 miles

front brake pad sensor rubbing on inside of wheel

high level rear brake light broken.

Fail 16 Sep 2008 60,105 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,105 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 UGG 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 58.3%.

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 UGG, 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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SF05 UGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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