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SO55 WHC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

279,981 mi
Last recorded279,981 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 WHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 279,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear shocker cleave corroded

Oil leak ()

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

slight under body corrosion

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2017 258,366 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 258,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 225,106 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2016 225,105 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 200,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 172,006 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 172,006 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 142,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 142,665 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 114,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,181 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,757 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 43,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,616 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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SO55 WHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO55 WHC, 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 SO55 WHC registered?

SO55 WHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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