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SK05 WEU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,137 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,702 miles

Offside Front headlamp beam image dull

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 115,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet not opening cant check engine compartment

rattle in the front suspension only see drop link bushes worn . check on retest

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 115,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet not opening cant check engine compartment

rattle in the front suspension only see drop link bushes worn . check on retest

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 113,929 miles

Steering rack feels rough but no play detected

o/s/r and n/s/r position lamp lenses cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering rack feels rough but no play detected

o/s/r and n/s/r position lamp lenses cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 103,089 miles

Engine coolant leak.

Steering rack feels rough but no play detected.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 103,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine coolant leak.

Steering rack feels rough but no play detected.

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 WEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

SK05 WEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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