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HK05 TWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,144 mi
Last recorded140,144 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,144 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 138,008 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 135,821 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2019 134,122 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2018 132,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

slight cracking to both rear air bags

Pass 23 May 2017 129,781 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 126,202 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 123,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 123,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,917 miles

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 22 Aug 2014 116,914 miles

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

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,867 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 92,867 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,010 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,348 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,950 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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HK05 TWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK05 TWL, 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 HK05 TWL registered?

HK05 TWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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