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SL05 LPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working and offside front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

both sills on van corroded

slight noise and play at steering rack

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,650 miles

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

both sills slightly corroded and have sealer on them

Fail 29 Nov 2018 103,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both sills slightly corroded and have sealer on them

Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,296 miles

advise both outer cills corroded

advise o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,292 miles

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

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

advise both outer cills corroded

advise o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2017 87,289 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 79,979 miles

slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 25 Mar 2016 79,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,985 miles

rear center brake light lense broken but still showing red light

Fail 14 Mar 2015 76,985 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear center brake light lense broken but still showing red light

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,901 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,800 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,799 miles

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

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,834 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,927 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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SL05 LPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL05 LPA, 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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SL05 LPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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