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DS05 SUM

2014 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,797 mi
Last recorded118,797 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito103,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 SUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake - Not Locking/ Handbrake Travel

Fail 27 Jan 2026 118,797 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake - Not Locking/ Handbrake Travel

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,308 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and Os, front bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential mount rubbers worn

Fail 17 Jan 2025 106,308 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and Os, front bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Differential mount rubbers worn

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 85,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 72,356 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Dec 2020 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,672 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% Offside rear parking brake efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 75,217 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 20% Offside rear parking brake efficiency low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 37,594 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 26,619 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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DS05 SUM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 103,888 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 DS05 SUM, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS05 SUM registered?

DS05 SUM is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 February 2014.

Is DS05 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 SUM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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