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ET05 UAV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,023 mi
Last recorded174,023 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 174,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 170,522 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2023 168,534 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 168,534 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,386 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from back box

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 159,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 154,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 16 Apr 2019 154,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 11 May 2018 142,467 miles

injector seat / seal leaking

oil leak

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 122,300 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,162 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face but not seriously weakened

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

both rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened

both rear tyres perishing in tread

oil leak from engine

oil leak from rear differential

slight corrosion to both inner cills but not likely to weaken the body structure

slight corrosion to both outer cills but not likely to weaken the body structure

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 68,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 64,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,281 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,157 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,276 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 25,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 UAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAV, 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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ET05 UAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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