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HK55 FWP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

188,889 mi
Last recorded188,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 188,889 miles

Weak headlight output and patterns

Brake discs corroded

Chip in windscreen

Front Jack points corroded

Front Tyres worn on edge

Long parking brake travel

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2025 188,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Front Jacking points corroded

Front Slight brake imbalance

Front Tyres worn on edge

Long parking brake travel

Slight oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 14 Nov 2024 187,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Chip and scratch in windscreen

Front Slight brake imbalance

Long parking brake travel

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

Slight oil leak

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 20 Nov 2023 176,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sliding door ajar but secured in the closed position

Offside Drivers door damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 175,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sliding door ajar but secured in the closed position

Offside Drivers door damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 157,513 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 157,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 147,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2021 147,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill badly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

eml illuminated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 136,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 136,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working Lens also missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 125,837 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing broken and cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking around injector no: 1 area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,773 miles

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 116,771 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 109,823 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 109,823 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 99,480 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 99,480 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,842 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 71,452 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 58,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,207 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 49,207 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 39,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 30,291 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 25,526 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 25,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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HK55 FWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 HK55 FWP, 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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HK55 FWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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