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SK55 PNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

260,114 mi
Last recorded260,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 PNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 260,114 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 260,114 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 259,986 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BRAKE PAD LIGHT INDICATOR SHOWING (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/R INNER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S/F (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F SILL TO CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S SLIDE DOOR NOT USED

Fail 23 Oct 2021 259,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BRAKE PAD LIGHT INDICATOR SHOWING (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/R INNER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced N/S/F (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/F SILL TO CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S/F (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/F LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition CRACKED (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDE REARS (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S SLIDE DOOR NOT USED

Pass 24 Oct 2020 210,504 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 187,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 180,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 169,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 162,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 162,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 154,940 miles

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

advise brake pad warning light on

advise front and rear tyres are different size

advise o/s/f tyre tread has damage

Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,768 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 123,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 123,955 miles

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

n/r/wing part missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 113,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning light on.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 113,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,871 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 PNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

SK55 PNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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