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SJ05 TNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

246,972 mi
Last recorded246,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 246,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 241,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 241,114 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 221,527 miles

front brake discs&pads worn front tyres worn

slight play n/s ball joint headlights discoloured brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 208,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 3 Jul 2015 208,491 miles

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

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 5 Jul 2014 203,745 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2014 203,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 198,261 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 198,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 184,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 166,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 138,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,052 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 117,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 92,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 TNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

SJ05 TNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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