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SW05EXH
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration SW05EXH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model VITO
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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122 Total Defects Recorded
9 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 216,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front swivel seat base play
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches and shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front swivel seat base play
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Crossmember corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arches and shuts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 215,551 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside to suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo to downpipe flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central exhaust pipe is corroded and has repair tape
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 211,821 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 11 Jun 202613 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 210,628 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 210,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 208,458 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front seats, been changed and welded onto original frame. substandard welding
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
- vin sticker painted over unable to see weight, sink fitted (camper van )
- oil level low
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
- Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 208,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering system excessively rough operation is tight, free, tight, free. (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil level low
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted over (1.1.11 (c))
- both front seats, been changed and welded onto original frame. substandard welding
- vin sticker painted over unable to see weight, sink fitted (camper van )
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
- Position lamp incorrect colour blue tint. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 204,908 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 204,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
25 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 200,746 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
- PROP SHAFT U/JOINT WORN
- OIL LEAK
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 198,573 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 192,520 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 186,515 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2014 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 178,771 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 178,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 163,218 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 163,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 144,324 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2011 11 Jun 20263 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 144,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
29 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 123,424 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
27 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 111,990 MI
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SW05EXH was registered on 2005-06-14
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