MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,149 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member / tow point corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member bench seat incorrect fittings used, unsafe (10.1 (p))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system below abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure bench seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all hard lines at wheels corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber mounting failing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing near chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing at chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
a number of structural areas have heavy corrosion in some places, some of these areas have failed and have been marked in yellow chalk
brake wear indicator displayed, has been half covered
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE NOT WORKING
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
underside undersealed
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
underside undersealed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake discs badly scored
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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SJ05 TMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 TMO, 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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SJ05 TMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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