MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Crossmember corroded
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel seat base play
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches and shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel seat base play
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches and shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central exhaust pipe is corroded and has repair tape
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly slight pattern fade (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
both front seats, been changed and welded onto original frame. substandard welding
oil level low
vin sticker painted over unable to see weight, sink fitted (camper van )
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering system excessively rough operation is tight, free, tight, free. (2.1.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
both front seats, been changed and welded onto original frame. substandard welding
oil level low
vin sticker painted over unable to see weight, sink fitted (camper van )
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
OIL LEAK
PROP SHAFT U/JOINT WORN
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside front seat belt catch casing missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside front seat belt catch casing missing
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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SW05 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW05 EXH, 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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SW05 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2005.
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