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PS04 DAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,457 mi
Last recorded157,457 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS04 DAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 157,457 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 157,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,505 miles

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody is undersealed

Pass 9 Jan 2024 153,694 miles

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

Vehicle underbody Undersealed

Pass 3 Jan 2023 151,786 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 150,003 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrasion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 148,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 143,853 miles

centre exhaust section slight blow

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2017 142,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 139,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 137,650 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,874 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 133,874 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges slightly.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 128,559 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 123,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 123,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 108,964 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 108,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 62,923 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PS04 DAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PS04 DAY, 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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PS04 DAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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