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SY05 VXE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,870 mi
Last recorded156,870 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 VXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 156,870 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side doors (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis under rear doors /towbar area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 148,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger behind front passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 148,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger behind front passenger step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 140,924 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 133,244 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 May 2016 133,244 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 126,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2015 126,567 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 119,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 103,821 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 90,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,691 miles

advise rear discs corroded

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 78,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 78,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,872 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 67,872 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 52,220 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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SY05 VXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY05 VXE, 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 SY05 VXE registered?

SY05 VXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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