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SW05VCO
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2151cc
General Information
- Registration SW05VCO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SPRINTER
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2151cc
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- Expires 20 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 48,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front slight play in shock absorber
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
11 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 48,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced also close to hand brake lever (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded just outwith prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front slight play in shock absorber
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 46,321 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
17 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 46,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
21 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 42,718 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 42,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,571 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,776 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 34,135 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill heavily corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle sections (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 33,001 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020 13 Jun 202613 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 33,001 MI
13 Jun 202612 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,194 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 32,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 29,993 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint have slight play
- both rear indicators starting to show white light
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 29,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint have slight play
- both rear indicators starting to show white light
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,085 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
13 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 27,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre may not be repairable?? ()
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,688 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202610 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 25,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,316 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,153 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,673 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,459 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 6,459 MI
13 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 5,291 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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SW05VCO was registered on 2005-12-31
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