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SN05 HTA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,982 mi
Last recorded124,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 HTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 124,982 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2023 123,184 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,459 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 121,173 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,305 miles

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 118,603 miles

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Fail 25 Mar 2019 118,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/Front tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Mar 2017 112,846 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,846 miles

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

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

All brake pipes starting to corrode

O/S/Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge.

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

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,278 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 109,274 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,218 miles

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

Front numberplate starting to deteriorate.

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

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

Play in propshaft centre universal joint.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,972 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the outer edges.

Front numberplate starting to deteriorate.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,413 miles

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

O/S/Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,323 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/Front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,323 miles

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

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and tread worn low.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,569 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 83,569 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,309 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,273 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,202 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,200 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,196 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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SN05 HTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SN05 HTA, 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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SN05 HTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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