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SK05 WDL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

223,936 mi
Last recorded223,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 223,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 223,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 212,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 212,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 208,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round body (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 208,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion all round body (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jun 2016 198,641 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 198,631 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 188,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 188,103 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 178,210 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 May 2014 178,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 165,193 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 165,193 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 151,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 117,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,426 miles

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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SK05 WDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK05 WDL, 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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SK05 WDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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