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ET05 UAU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

213,659 mi
Last recorded213,659 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 213,659 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 208,261 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 204,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 200,646 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 196,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 192,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 187,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 181,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 176,806 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 176,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 163,880 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 163,880 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,185 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,916 miles

slight oil/fluid leaks from engine, also smell of fumes.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,760 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 98,707 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 153,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 91,803 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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ET05 UAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET05 UAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 UAU registered?

ET05 UAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is ET05 UAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UAU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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