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SV55 LFD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,890 mi
Last recorded154,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 154,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 130,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,444 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 116,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened droplink (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,555 miles

NSF tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,555 miles

NSF tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,229 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,812 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,787 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small cut to offside front tyre inner side wall

Fail 10 Nov 2012 71,759 miles

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

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

Small cut to offside front tyre inner side wall

Tyre size...195/65R16C

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,609 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,770 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 55,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding and unable to rotate wheels by hand

Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front inner pads wearing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,200 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SV55 LFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV55 LFD, 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 SV55 LFD registered?

SV55 LFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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