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SL05 LPE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

196,640 mi
Last recorded196,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 196,640 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 196,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 195,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 192,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 192,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 192,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 190,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 188,755 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 188,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,141 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 168,138 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,627 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perrished

Exhaust center section corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Fail 14 Jul 2015 129,627 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyre sidewalls perrished

Exhaust center section corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,498 miles

Oil leak

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

bonnet catch stiff

eml light on

oil level topped up

Fail 20 Jun 2014 105,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

bonnet catch stiff

eml light on

oil level topped up

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 95,718 miles

advice n/s front tyre wearing on outer read

Fail 2 Mar 2012 95,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advice n/s front tyre wearing on outer read

Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,464 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 68,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,881 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 LPE 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 65.2%.

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 LPE, 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 SL05 LPE registered?

SL05 LPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is SL05 LPE safe to buy?

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