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SK05 WDT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,664 mi
Last recorded227,664 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 227,664 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 227,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 217,518 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 217,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3 parts on same side (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 198,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall no cords exposed

Fail 14 Apr 2015 198,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall no cords exposed

Pass 14 Apr 2014 184,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 184,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 172,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 150,971 miles

different size tyres on front to rear./ rear b discs corroding and pitted lip on discs./ both rear tyre vavles perishing./ slight crack in front no plate./

Fail 24 Feb 2012 150,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different size tyres on front to rear./ rear b discs corroding and pitted lip on discs./ both rear tyre vavles perishing./ slight crack in front no plate./

Pass 12 Feb 2011 130,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,724 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,217 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 WDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WDT, 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 SK05 WDT registered?

SK05 WDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is SK05 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 WDT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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