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SF55 EPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,428 mi
Last recorded187,428 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 187,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 187,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 178,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 178,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 171,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 171,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 160,497 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 160,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,080 miles

Offside Rear tyre- worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 150,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear tyre- worn inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,655 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 135,655 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 121,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,631 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,590 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,589 miles

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

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

offside wiper split

Fail 11 Jan 2012 97,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 97,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 83,207 miles

Nearside front strut knocks

Fail 25 Jan 2011 83,188 miles

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

Nearside front strut knocks

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,647 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 64,646 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,769 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,769 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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SF55 EPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SF55 EPP, 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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SF55 EPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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