MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Engine covers/Under trays fitted
both front steering arm balljoints play
o/s/f headlight beam image not so clear
propshaft rattle
sills-underbody-brake pipes-components corroding-covered in paint,oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern faulty-look! (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front steering arm balljoints play
propshaft rattle
sills-underbody-brake pipes-components corroding-covered in paint,oil leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
dent in offside rear wheel rim
nearside rear coil spring loose when suspension hanging free
slight play at offside steering rod
srs light staying on
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
dent in offside rear wheel rim
nearside rear coil spring loose when suspension hanging free
offside front bottom ball joint boot split
slight play at offside steering rod
srs light staying on
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
pedal rubbers slightly worn
nsc outer seat pad split
nsr wheel arch damaged
brake pad warning light on
brake pedal rubber pad slight wear
slight play in lower front suspension arm rear bushes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO05 HMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SO05 HMG, 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 SO05 HMG registered?
SO05 HMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is SO05 HMG safe to buy?
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