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SV05 NKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,626 mi
Last recorded115,626 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,820 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,963 miles

rear-most passenger seats not fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,961 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear-most passenger seats not fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,873 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 61,873 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,366 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 55,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,314 miles

rear row central seat belt clasp not locking.

some extra travel on park brake pedal.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear row central seat belt clasp not locking.

some extra travel on park brake pedal.

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 NKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SV05 NKN, 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

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What year was SV05 NKN registered?

SV05 NKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is SV05 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 NKN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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