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SP55 SCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,227 mi
Last recorded111,227 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 111,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Mount Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low Effort 12kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Glow Plug Light Staying On

Lower Body Panels Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear Box Section Holed And Corroded

Underside Heavily Corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,571 miles

Nearside of rear box section corroded through

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2018 105,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger behind suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak

nearside of rear box section corroded through . Outside prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,816 miles

nail in nearside front tyre edge

rear box section corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,788 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside front tyre edge

rear box section corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,357 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,789 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,517 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 58,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,191 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 35,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,882 miles

offside rear tail light cracked

under vehicle needs washed

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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SP55 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP55 SCV, 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 SP55 SCV registered?

SP55 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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