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S55 GSF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,844 mi
Last recorded102,844 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 102,844 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 102,844 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,701 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 100,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 97,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 97,724 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,519 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,519 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 88,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,990 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 87,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,316 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 87,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,014 miles

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

brake pad warning light showin on dashboard

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,522 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,616 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 79,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,724 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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S55 GSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 S55 GSF, 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 S55 GSF registered?

S55 GSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is S55 GSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 GSF 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.

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