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EJ55 HHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,735 mi
Last recorded218,735 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 218,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 210,582 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 202,725 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 193,522 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 193,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 187,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 183,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 177,408 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 165,995 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 143,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 130,803 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,918 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 6 Jan 2014 98,198 miles

CENTER REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,090 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

Offside front jacking point rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,090 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front jacking point rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,103 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,314 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,683 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,961 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on.

O/S/R lamp lens cracked.

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 HHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ55 HHY, 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 EJ55 HHY registered?

EJ55 HHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is EJ55 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 HHY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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