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SL05 LPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,671 mi
Last recorded50,671 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,144 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle surface corrode

Fail 9 Feb 2024 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle surface corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,789 miles

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

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

underside is corroded but not showing signs of weakness.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,565 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,112 miles

Offside Rear Back plate corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,222 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED + HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 42,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill(top of sill at body) is holed but is not in a prescribed area and is not structural.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 25,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,925 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,982 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,410 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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SL05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SL05 LPK, 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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SL05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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