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SK05 WGY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,318 mi
Last recorded116,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 WGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2020 116,318 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs and pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central brake wear warning light on dash

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear constant velocity boot perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear constant velocity boot perished

Offside Rear tail light cracked and taped up

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,675 miles

Brake pad warning light is on at dash

Central High level stop light is not working

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear light lens broken - tape repaired

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear light lens broken - tape repaired

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,178 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre rear. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake just met 16%.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 88,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,738 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

play in steering rack at offside

Fail 27 Jul 2017 131,738 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning lamp on

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

play in steering rack at offside

Pass 6 Jul 2016 76,954 miles

front brake hoses cracked

high level brake light inop

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill to floor corroding

offside rear tyre outer edge wear

slight brake drag nearside rear

Fail 6 Jul 2016 76,954 miles

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

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

front brake hoses cracked

high level brake light inop

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front inner sill to floor corroding

offside front tyre outer edge wear

offside rear tyre heavy deep cracks

slight brake drag nearside rear

Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,726 miles

brake pad wear lamp on

front brake flex hoses slightly cracked

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

reg plates characters slight change to norm

Fail 1 Jun 2015 70,726 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad wear lamp on

front brake flex hoses slightly cracked

middle and rear exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall cracked

reg plates characters slight change to norm

Pass 21 May 2014 63,760 miles

front brake hose slightly cracked

Fail 21 May 2014 63,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake hose slightly cracked

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 57,962 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,911 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil level on min

Pass 25 May 2012 52,168 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 47,830 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2008 29,620 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 WGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WGY, 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 WGY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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