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SM05 DDA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 155,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp from turbo (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 145,483 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,072 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 136,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 123,854 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,974 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 100,933 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 100,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 88,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,624 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,478 miles

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

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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SM05 DDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 DDA registered?

SM05 DDA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is SM05 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 DDA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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