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GH54 HMS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

271,068 mi
Last recorded271,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH54 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 271,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 271,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 257,934 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 251,523 miles

Emmissions just met

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear X2 wheel arches corroded

Various areas of surface corroison

Fail 26 Jan 2021 251,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emmissions just met

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sill corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear X2 wheel arches corroded

Various areas of surface corroison

Pass 13 Jun 2019 237,638 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 237,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 227,408 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 227,406 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 211,837 miles

Bonnet Pull Handle Broken / Missing

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 211,836 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bonnet Pull Handle Broken / Missing

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lenses Fogging Over (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 193,964 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 193,963 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 176,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 160,034 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 152,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 152,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 148,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 138,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 138,185 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 123,046 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,822 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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GH54 HMS 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 65.2%.

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 GH54 HMS, 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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GH54 HMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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