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SP55 MKX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,915 mi
Last recorded128,915 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 128,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 183,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Spring corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,181 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 110,179 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TAILGATE HOLED/ CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2020 104,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,505 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,248 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded. not weakened

Fail 18 Aug 2018 93,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2017 92,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 92,716 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 88,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,831 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,811 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 51,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 51,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,780 miles

both front tyres are worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,735 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on outside edge

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 MKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

SP55 MKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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