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SJ05 TVA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,444 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 76,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear of silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 69,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat centre buckle (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear of silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 61,481 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 61,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,655 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,614 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,404 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 34,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 21,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 18,562 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 18,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 23 Apr 2008 13,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 13,828 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 TVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TVA, 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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How do I check the history of SJ05 TVA?

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What year was SJ05 TVA registered?

SJ05 TVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is SJ05 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 TVA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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