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SP55 MLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

148,425 mi
Last recorded148,425 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 148,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2025 142,884 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 140,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 140,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 137,700 miles

Nearside Rear outer valance corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear outer vallance corroded

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

spare wheel slightly loose

Fail 28 Feb 2023 137,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer valance corroded

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear outer vallance corroded

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

spare wheel slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,864 miles

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

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

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 22 Feb 2022 134,863 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 26 Feb 2021 132,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside crossbeams,seal's and floor rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 132,039 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak on test (pipe burst) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture feed pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid piping feed to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded feed pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside crossbeams,seal's and floor rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 130,112 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,140 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 114,044 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,543 miles

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

both front to rear near side front and off side front brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 87,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,921 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

column switch slack

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,761 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,761 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,101 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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SP55 MLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SP55 MLE, 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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SP55 MLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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