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2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,895 mi
Last recorded94,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 BR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,895 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 94,895 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 92,255 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 92,255 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,382 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,421 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,960 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,135 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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700 BR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 700 BR, 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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700 BR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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