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SP05 SWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 104,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 156,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 125,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 125,526 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,791 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front no plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2009 98,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front no plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,562 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 SWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SWO, 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 SWO?

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What year was SP05 SWO registered?

SP05 SWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SP05 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 SWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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