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SW55 FFR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 104,170 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 104,172 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CROSSMEMBER IS HOLED AND CORRODED TO EXCESS ABOVE REAR COIL SPRINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 99,076 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2024 90,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general body corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2024 90,261 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,242 miles

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

all tyres perished

brake pedal nearly sinks to floor under under pressure

front tyres worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2020 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill/ suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end of sill inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all tyres perished

brake pedal nearly sinks to floor under under pressure

corrosion to outer sills

front tyres worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy,close to no reserve travel

headlights deteriorated

tyre sidewalls poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,nsr,osr (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal spongy,close to no reserve travel

headlights deteriorated

tyre sidewalls poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,049 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror damaged slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,318 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror damaged slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,090 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear inner brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

wipers slightly worn

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear inner brake disc slightly corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

wipers slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,219 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 25,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SW55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SW55 FFR, 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 SW55 FFR registered?

SW55 FFR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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