CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK05 BRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

203,384 mi
Last recorded203,384 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 BRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 203,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 203,373 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 203,271 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 203,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 202,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 201,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 200,326 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 196,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 191,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to cords on inner and outer edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 191,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to cords on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 187,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2016 187,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Cracking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 187,679 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 187,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 177,387 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 May 2013 177,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 239,285 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Fail 10 May 2012 239,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 6 May 2011 122,609 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 122,609 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 101,205 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damage on body,front bumper and n/s rear corner

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s front tyre has small cuts in wall not to cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 101,205 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Damage on body,front bumper and n/s rear corner

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s front tyre has small cuts in wall not to cords

Pass 21 Apr 2009 86,155 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,320 miles

parking brake lever travel near limit

Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,320 miles

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

parking brake lever travel near limit

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK05 BRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GK05 BRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK05 BRZ?

You can check the full history of GK05 BRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK05 BRZ registered?

GK05 BRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is GK05 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 BRZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK05 BRZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK05 BRZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.