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EK05 HNP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

247,893 mi
Last recorded247,893 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2020 247,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/r16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area

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

bonnet release handle damaged/adrift

corrosion to the n/s and o/s inner sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s and o/s outer sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

corrosion to the n/s/r wheel arch area

corrosion to the o/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

excessive corrosion to the n/s/r lower side sliding door area

excessive corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch area (covered with tape)

n/s/f and o/s/f central chassis rail/sill areas excessively corroded

o/s/f headlight lower fixing loose

speedo glass damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2019 241,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release handle damaged/adrift

corrosion to the n/s and o/s inner sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s and o/s outer sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

corrosion to the n/s/r wheel arch area

corrosion to the o/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

excessive corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch area (covered with tape)

n/s/f and o/s/f central chassis rail areas excessively corroded

o/s/f headlight lower fixing loose

Fail 4 Sep 2019 241,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release handle damaged/adrift

corrosion to the n/s and o/s inner sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s and o/s outer sill area front to rear

corrosion to the n/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

corrosion to the n/s/r wheel arch area

corrosion to the o/s front door / o/s side sliding door area

excessive corrosion to the o/s/r wheel arch area (covered with tape)

n/s/f and o/s/f central chassis rail areas excessively corroded

o/s/f headlight lower fixing loose

Pass 20 Aug 2018 232,503 miles

Bonnet release handle not working but cable still usable

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Chuffing noise from engine

Excessive corroded/holes to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated/condensation

Offside inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Fail 20 Aug 2018 232,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle not working but cable still usable

Brake hose slightly damaged Both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Chuffing noise from engine

Excessive corroded/holes to offside rear wheel arch

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Offside Headlamp deteriorated/condensation

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside inner and outer sills corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Aug 2017 221,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle/cable adrift

n/s and o/s inner/outer sill areas corroded front to rear

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch areas corroded

o/s door check strap damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2017 221,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet release handle/cable adrift

n/s and o/s inner/outer sill areas corroded front to rear

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch areas corroded

o/s door check strap damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2016 209,203 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 209,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 196,870 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from n/side front suspenion area no thing visible

Fail 28 May 2015 196,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

knocking noise from n/side front suspenion area no thing visible

Pass 30 May 2014 175,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release pull broken but can still open bonnet from cable

drivers door check strap missing

nearside and offside rear shock absorber damping effect is poor but does not meet fail criteria

Fail 29 May 2014 175,908 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release pull broken but can still open bonnet from cable

drivers door check strap missing

nearside and offside rear shock absorber damping effect is poor but does not meet fail criteria

Pass 30 May 2013 157,582 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet release pull not working

Fail 28 May 2013 157,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet release pull not working

Pass 31 May 2012 137,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre cut in treads but not to cords

Fail 31 May 2012 137,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cut in treads but not to cords

Fail 27 May 2011 116,240 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 116,240 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2010 99,505 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 99,505 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 80,664 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 80,664 miles

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

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

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

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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EK05 HNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK05 HNP, 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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EK05 HNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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