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EJ55 HHL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,877 mi
Last recorded169,877 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 169,877 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 167,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 167,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 157,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 146,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 136,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material End of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,982 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 123,359 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,332 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 116,315 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,209 miles

High level brake light no working.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on edge.

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake performance only just acceptable

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,324 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2015 102,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,734 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front suspension top mount slightly notchy.

Nearside front tyre worn to limit

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 80,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,249 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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EJ55 HHL 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 EJ55 HHL, 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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EJ55 HHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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