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SK55 PUF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,831 mi
Last recorded184,831 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 184,831 miles

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

corrosion underbody

Fail 29 Nov 2021 184,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

corrosion underbody

Pass 18 Dec 2020 178,602 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 178,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside chassis outrigger by seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside chassis outrigger by seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 170,811 miles

slight corroded underside n/s and o/s floor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 167,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 167,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 160,617 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 160,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking top reservoir (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 152,359 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 143,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 118,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 99,062 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,182 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,734 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 46,508 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 46,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PUF 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 60.9%.

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 PUF, 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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SK55 PUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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