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SP55 MKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 101,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 97,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 92,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,056 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,435 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 77,435 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 68,513 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases very badly holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement Siezed on (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement Siezed (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,251 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

exhaust rear mounting broke on tailpipe

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,672 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,580 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,563 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,504 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,784 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 30,687 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,510 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 22,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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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SP55 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP55 MKM, 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 SP55 MKM registered?

SP55 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 MKM safe to buy?

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