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EJ05 HCD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,006 mi
Last recorded194,006 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 194,006 miles

Nearside Alloy wheel welded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 193,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 188,286 miles

Both front upper strut top bearings noisy

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

Offside Front Drop link incorrectly fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 188,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front upper strut top bearings noisy

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

Offside Front Drop link incorrectly fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 183,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 183,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 177,772 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 168,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 159,458 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 159,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 152,434 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 131,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,210 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 108,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,191 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 102,191 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,837 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,492 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 40,866 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 HCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HCD, 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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EJ05 HCD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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