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SP05 SVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 148,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 147,441 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 123,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 104,686 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 104,064 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,861 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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SP05 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP05 SVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP05 SVW?

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What year was SP05 SVW registered?

SP05 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is SP05 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 SVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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