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SJ05 THZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 THZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,139 miles

all brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,501 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,440 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 80,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,384 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,940 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 73,940 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 61,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,204 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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SJ05 THZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ05 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

SJ05 THZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is SJ05 THZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 THZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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