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SN05 YEC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,067 mi
Last recorded143,067 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,067 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 140,123 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 140,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 138,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,261 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 135,261 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 127,014 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 127,014 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 121,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 115,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at side of fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside and offside body panelling at lower has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,621 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,880 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,979 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 YEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN05 YEC, 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 SN05 YEC registered?

SN05 YEC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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