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HN05 FPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,087 mi
Last recorded211,087 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 211,087 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 201,687 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

a build up of carbon down back of engine

bonnet pull damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2024 201,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

a build up of carbon down back of engine

bonnet pull damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2023 195,319 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 183,697 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

passenger side headlamp beam pattern diffused slightly

Pass 13 Mar 2021 176,430 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 176,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,383 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 169,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 162,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensated

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 155,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 141,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,839 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,746 miles

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

both headlamps have condensation inside

Fail 5 Mar 2014 124,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both headlamps have condensation inside

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,252 miles

offside front headlight steamed up

Fail 28 Mar 2013 117,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front headlight steamed up

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,303 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,052 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 70,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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HN05 FPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HN05 FPJ, 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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HN05 FPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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