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LK05 USW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,005 mi
Last recorded196,005 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 USW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 196,005 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 195,988 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 193,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 187,186 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 181,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 159,984 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 159,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 147,895 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise from steering column but no fault found when moving steering wheel left to right. (2.2.2 (b))

long foot/handbrake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2017 138,734 miles

1/ long parking brake travel ,2/foot brake ru8bber worn,

Fail 12 Aug 2017 138,602 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

1/ long parking brake travel ,2/foot brake ru8bber worn,

Pass 13 Aug 2016 127,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn noise when turning (2.1.2c)

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2015 103,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 103,175 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,335 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,001 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,724 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,958 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,958 miles

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

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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LK05 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LK05 USW, 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

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What year was LK05 USW registered?

LK05 USW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is LK05 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 USW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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