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SK55 POH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,374 mi
Last recorded168,374 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 168,374 miles

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

o/s/f flexi perishing /

rear spring mounts corroding / front jacking points corroding / rear discs corroding

tow bar corroding bad / o/s/r brake back plate corroding / heavy under body corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 168,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

o/s/f flexi perishing /

rear spring mounts corroding / front jacking points corroding / rear discs corroding

tow bar corroding bad / o/s/r brake back plate corroding / heavy under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 163,243 miles

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

head light leans / o/s/ headlight condensated / corrosion on rear discs x under body

slight perrishing on front flexi hoses / n/s/r brake pipe corroding / n/s/f drop link boot

Fail 4 Apr 2017 163,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

head light leans / o/s/ headlight condensated / corrosion on rear discs x under body

slight perrishing on front flexi hoses / n/s/r brake pipe corroding / n/s/f drop link boot

Pass 19 Apr 2016 153,483 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 153,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,835 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,812 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 7 Apr 2014 135,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIDDLE EXHAUST SLIGHT BLOW / N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 126,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,058 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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SK55 POH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 POH, 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 POH registered?

SK55 POH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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