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SK05 BPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,891 mi
Last recorded48,891 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 BPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 48,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 48,889 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,276 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 45,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald edges + cracked+perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 29,635 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 38,375 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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SK05 BPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK05 BPA, 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 SK05 BPA registered?

SK05 BPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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