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SV55 LGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,763 mi
Last recorded158,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 158,763 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,910 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 152,855 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently second bonnet catch inop (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper inop

rear diff bushes worn

Coil spring corroded both rear and n,s,f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake baking plate thin and corroded

both head light lenses in poor condition

front bumper insecure

oil leak

oil leak at engine

oil leak at rear diff

outer sills and floor showing signs off corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 233,128 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 233,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 212,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 204,670 miles

ENGINEMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Mar 2016 204,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

ENGINEMANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Aug 2015 194,024 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

Fail 20 Aug 2015 193,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leaking at engine

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,909 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,729 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,723 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,110 miles

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

front bumper damaged

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 9 Aug 2012 94,102 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front bumper damaged

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 14 Jul 2011 83,620 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,500 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

mid row nearside seat missing

offside front bumper cracked and trim loose

offside front slight rack end movement

offside rear brake binding slightly and squeeling on rotation

rear reg plate loose

Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 48,697 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 9,671 miles

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 LGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SV55 LGG, 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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SV55 LGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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