CarVerify

Free Car Check

KM55 LKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,185 mi
Last recorded213,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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

RegistrationKM55 LKG
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

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 213,185 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 211,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 211,812 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (ABS pump , across bulkhead to central unions) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Dec 2023 209,091 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

propshaft rear joint slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2023 209,091 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 204,378 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 204,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 197,873 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 191,294 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 190,948 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 183,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 174,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 165,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 165,443 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 156,433 miles

rear of chassis starting to rust

Fail 3 Sep 2015 156,433 miles

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

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

rear of chassis starting to rust

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 119,839 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 994,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,516 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,771 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
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

KM55 LKG 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 72.7%.

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 KM55 LKG, 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 KM55 LKG?

You can check the full history of KM55 LKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM55 LKG registered?

KM55 LKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KM55 LKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 LKG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM55 LKG 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 KM55 LKG. 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.