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SV05 NKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,789 mi
Last recorded235,789 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 235,789 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 235,785 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 223,761 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

fuel filler cap cover damaged

fuel leaking from inside vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 201,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 170,487 miles

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

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2009 170,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,308 miles

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

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 NKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 SV05 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

SV05 NKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SV05 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 NKM 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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