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SF55 YRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,389 mi
Last recorded183,389 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 183,389 miles

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

full under side slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 182,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 179,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 173,248 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

H/Brake adjustment needed

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 165,546 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s +o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 165,444 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s + o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s +o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing n/s + o/s ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 158,113 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 152,644 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 152,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 130,605 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light indicates a fault

vairous stearing/brakeing/and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 130,472 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 130,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,070 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,621 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 65,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 50,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel cap loose on fitting but not leaking at time of test

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 YRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SF55 YRV, 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 SF55 YRV registered?

SF55 YRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is SF55 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 YRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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