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SP05 GSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

373,349 mi
Last recorded373,349 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 373,349 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 373,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 350,106 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 348,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 325,876 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 316,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 297,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 257,650 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edge & close to legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2009 220,331 miles

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

offside front tyre on limit

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

Fail 3 Dec 2009 220,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre on limit

parking brake lever nearing end of travel

uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

Pass 19 Nov 2008 178,952 miles

205/65 R16C - Nearside rear tyre split

Nearside front flex brake pipe slightly worn due to insecure inner wheel arch - I have re-secured

Parking brake very near end of working travel

Pass 5 Dec 2007 130,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 78,550 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 78,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

205/65 R16C 107/105T Offside front tyre on limit

Nearside rear tyre near limit and split on side-wall

Offside rea tyre worn on edges

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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SP05 GSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP05 GSZ, 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 SP05 GSZ registered?

SP05 GSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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