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SK55 PJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,666 mi
Last recorded175,666 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 175,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 175,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills and Centre cross members severely weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 175,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 172,802 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 172,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,496 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 167,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover aged. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 163,629 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 163,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 157,857 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,516 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 150,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 124,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,536 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 119,012 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 119,012 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 103,569 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,139 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2008 80,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SK55 PJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SK55 PJX, 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 SK55 PJX registered?

SK55 PJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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