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A5 HDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation to off side headlight

correct number plate fitted to front on retest

smaller tyre size fitted to front on retest

Fail 3 Mar 2026 137,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation to off side headlight

Pass 21 Feb 2025 136,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,970 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,275 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

off side headlight requires attention

Fail 11 Feb 2022 131,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

off side headlight requires attention

Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,944 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from below engine and Rear diff ()

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2017 123,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak from below engine and Rear diff ()

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,678 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 125,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 110,127 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,987 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 79,143 miles

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,138 miles

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

slight screen damage in zone *a* swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,460 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,398 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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A5 HDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 A5 HDM, 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 A5 HDM registered?

A5 HDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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