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SJ05 TWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,440 mi
Last recorded137,440 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 137,440 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion nearside outrigger

Fail 24 Oct 2018 137,440 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion nearside outrigger

Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 132,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 127,222 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,222 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,838 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front inner door step corroded& holed just outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel injector has a slight leak on compression

Fail 2 Feb 2016 122,838 miles

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front inner door step corroded& holed just outside prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel injector has a slight leak on compression

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,546 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 103,503 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,486 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and has slight rubber damage

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,568 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 96,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 86,328 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,144 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,144 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,617 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 69,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,467 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 57,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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 TWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

SJ05 TWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is SJ05 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 TWW shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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