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SK55 PNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,913 mi
Last recorded84,913 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 PNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 84,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 82,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 77,687 miles

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

no reverse light

rear diff has slight leak of oil

underbody and components corroded front to back

Fail 19 Sep 2023 77,687 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

no reverse light

rear diff has slight leak of oil

underbody and components corroded front to back

Pass 26 Jul 2022 72,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 61,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 61,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder bald. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 56,654 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 49,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 49,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,964 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2013 42,142 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2013 42,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,805 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 32,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,713 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,707 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,295 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,158 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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SK55 PNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK55 PNY, 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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SK55 PNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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