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EJ05 HBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 116,765 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 111,240 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 105,764 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,211 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,779 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 76,372 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,051 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s misting (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,944 miles

both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2017 72,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 68,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,365 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 57,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2013 53,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 43,995 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 40,642 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 25,376 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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EJ05 HBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EJ05 HBY, 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 EJ05 HBY registered?

EJ05 HBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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