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AU55 ENT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,501 mi
Last recorded128,501 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ENT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 112,167 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 112,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 92,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 73,923 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,850 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in offside front anti roll link

Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,386 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage at header tank (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Jan 2019 65,386 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage at header tank (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,332 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from power steering rack (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust back box section corroded

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)

middle section exhaust coroded

no reverse lights

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,423 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,985 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 7 Sep 2015 46,985 miles

Nearside 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)

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 12 Sep 2014 67,392 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 63,894 miles

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

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)

tow bar fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,903 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,927 miles

front discs have slight lip

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,312 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,923 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)

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 10 Nov 2008 21,531 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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AU55 ENT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU55 ENT, 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 AU55 ENT registered?

AU55 ENT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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