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SK55 PPV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

270,390 mi
Last recorded270,390 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 270,390 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 18 May 2024 259,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under body

Fail 18 May 2024 259,408 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general corrosion under body

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 250,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/post. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 250,032 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 246,825 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF/OSF ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 236,354 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 218,625 miles

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

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

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

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

speedo has crack

Fail 22 Mar 2019 218,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

speedo has crack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 260,111 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 199,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp glass cracked

rear exhaused joint corroded

slight diesel leak at tank

Pass 9 May 2011 178,230 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 1 Jul 2010 169,009 miles

ofside rear suspension strut slightly damp

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 142,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 105,898 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,354 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 105,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 86,668 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front steering rack gaiters twisted

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 PPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SK55 PPV, 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 PPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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