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ST05 VWO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,749 mi
Last recorded84,749 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 84,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion not to excess

Fail 6 Oct 2026 84,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear door damaged no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody has corrosion not to excess

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,641 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 73,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,016 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 70,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,271 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 64,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

various areas slight corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 61,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,750 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 59,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,690 miles

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 12 Feb 2015 51,926 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 47,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,001 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 43,001 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2011 41,225 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,806 miles

small cut on offside front wiper rubber

Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,593 miles

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

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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ST05 VWO 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 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 ST05 VWO, 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 ST05 VWO registered?

ST05 VWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ST05 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 VWO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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