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T121 SBR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,661 mi
Last recorded208,661 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 SBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 208,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 208,661 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 199,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2016 199,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner tread close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2015 188,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 188,905 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 174,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 162,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake noise on n/s/r wheel

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/f drop link top gaiter in poor condition

o/s/f flexi hose perished

rear exhaust section poor condition

reasr disc and pads in poor condition

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2013 162,668 miles

brake noise on n/s/r wheel

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/f drop link top gaiter in poor condition

o/s/f flexi hose perished

rear exhaust section poor condition

reasr disc and pads in poor condition

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 6 Sep 2012 148,610 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 129,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 129,142 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,103 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,920 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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T121 SBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T121 SBR, 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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T121 SBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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