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B5 UDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 151,719 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 151,694 miles

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 136,037 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 133,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

both outer sills have corrosion but do not weaken structure

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2022 132,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 127,898 miles

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

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 127,891 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,645 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,338 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 104,407 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,699 miles

slightly spongy brake pedal

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,879 miles

handbrake long in operation.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,879 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake long in operation.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,441 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,839 miles

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

excessive travel on parking brake

Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

excessive travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,247 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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B5 UDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B5 UDO, 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 B5 UDO registered?

B5 UDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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