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S44 KBS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,794 mi
Last recorded45,794 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 KBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 45,794 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 45,256 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2024 44,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,951 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 37,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 37,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 19,587 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 19,587 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,362 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 10,612 miles

Power steering pipes starting to corrode at the ends going into the rack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 10,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 10,269 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 9,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,429 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 6,339 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 3,907 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,131 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
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S44 KBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 S44 KBS, 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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What year was S44 KBS registered?

S44 KBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S44 KBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 KBS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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