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SK05 WDX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,647 mi
Last recorded104,647 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 104,647 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 76,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear brake hose slightly twisted

brake pad lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake flexi hose slightly twisted

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre 3mm/ sidewalls perished

advise brake pad warning lamp illuminated

spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Oct 2015 62,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre 3mm/ sidewalls perished

advise brake pad warning lamp illuminated

spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,126 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pad wear lamp on ?

advise offside rear tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall195/65/16

Fail 23 Oct 2014 56,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise brake pad wear lamp on ?

advise offside rear tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall195/65/16

advise traction control lamp on?

Pass 16 Oct 2013 50,128 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,954 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,638 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad light illuminated

Fail 30 Oct 2012 45,638 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad light illuminated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,933 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,969 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 WDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

SK05 WDX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is SK05 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 WDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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