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SV05 NHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,840 mi
Last recorded127,840 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 NHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,840 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corroded in areas not holed at time of test

Fail 25 Sep 2020 127,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corroded in areas not holed at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2019 127,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily corroded in non testable areas

Fail 23 Sep 2019 127,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily corroded in non testable areas

Pass 1 Sep 2018 123,864 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both centre body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle corroded but not excessive or holed at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2017 114,453 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,890 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,924 miles

Both front tyres near limit.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,668 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SV05 NHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV05 NHN, 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 SV05 NHN registered?

SV05 NHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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