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SF54 BWA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,044 mi
Last recorded103,044 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 97,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,240 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern only just visable

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

general corrosion on sills and chassis

Fail 21 Feb 2019 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) trackrod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern only just visable

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

general corrosion on sills and chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,060 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 93,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 91,345 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,720 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 86,720 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 779,084 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,812 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,492 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 65,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,682 miles

foot pedal slowly creeps to floor suspet normal due to vac pump

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,811 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 55,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 49,938 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,179 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 43,170 miles

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

offside and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

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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SF54 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF54 BWA, 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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SF54 BWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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