2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate: 61.6% (5,900 tests)
Is the 2005 Vito getting worse?
Pass rate of 2005-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61.3% -2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 61.1% -3.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.6% -2.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2005 Vito
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2,299 | 21.8% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2,290 | 21.7% |
| 3 | Brakes | 2,167 | 20.5% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 1,552 | 14.7% |
| 5 | Visibility | 559 | 5.3% |
| 6 | Tyres | 530 | 5.0% |
All Vito years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,680 | 61.3% | -3.0 pts | 132,498 |
| 2005 (this page) | 5,900 | 61.6% | -2.9 pts | 147,673 |
| 2006 | 10,745 | 64.1% | -0.3 pts | 164,618 |
| 2007 | 12,861 | 64.9% | -0.2 pts | 165,786 |
| 2008 | 12,967 | 66.4% | +1.3 pts | 164,737 |
| 2009 | 12,312 | 67.9% | +1.5 pts | 161,320 |
| 2010 | 12,618 | 69.0% | +1.6 pts | 164,576 |
| 2011 | 10,667 | 69.1% | -0.1 pts | 157,674 |
| 2012 | 13,359 | 70.2% | -1.0 pts | 153,039 |
| 2013 | 14,505 | 72.6% | -0.8 pts | 150,651 |
| 2014 | 14,321 | 73.2% | -2.6 pts | 137,718 |
| 2015 | 15,258 | 74.3% | -4.5 pts | 123,926 |
| 2016 | 18,638 | 75.1% | -6.3 pts | 111,808 |
| 2017 | 27,015 | 78.8% | -5.2 pts | 115,623 |
| 2018 | 19,094 | 79.4% | -6.9 pts | 91,655 |
| 2019 | 25,913 | 80.7% | -7.7 pts | 84,365 |
| 2020 | 8,953 | 82.1% | -7.9 pts | 60,790 |
| 2021 | 5,561 | 85.0% | -5.4 pts | 58,446 |
| 2022 | 1,640 | 86.2% | -5.1 pts | 49,808 |
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FAQs
Is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable?
2005-registered examples passed 61.6% of their MOT tests (5,900 tests, 2023–2025), -2.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 21 years old with a median 147,673 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2005 Vito?
The median tested example shows 147,673 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.