MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,070 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear door has slight corrosion at handle
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at clips (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Rear door has slight corrosion at handle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 TGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SJ05 TGN, 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 SJ05 TGN registered?
SJ05 TGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is SJ05 TGN safe to buy?
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