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SM55 FEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,215 mi
Last recorded74,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 73,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 60,371 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,214 miles

Both rear tyre's cracked & perished.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 27%. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stoplight inoperative.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 55,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyre's cracked & perished.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front @ 27%. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stoplight inoperative.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,582 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,497 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 40,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,226 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,224 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake discs & pads poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,575 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,163 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread

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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SM55 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SM55 FEH, 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 SM55 FEH registered?

SM55 FEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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