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HN05 FPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 140,640 miles

Nearside Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 140,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 128,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sills and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sills and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearing excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 128,063 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to large exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sills and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sills and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearing excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 104,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 88,378 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 83,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 72,414 miles

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

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

Nearside parking brake reduced effect

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 66,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,276 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,273 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 53,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Seat Not Fitted At Time Of Test.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 53,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor pattern (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor pattern (1.8.B.1)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,137 miles

Drivers and front passengers door check retaining systems damaged /broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Seats Missing At Time Of Test

Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres tread damaged

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drivers and front passengers door check retaining systems damaged /broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,812 miles

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,812 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,880 miles

Both rear tyres sidewall condition poor

Drivers window stuck down

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear seats have been removed

Fail 16 Apr 2014 41,876 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both rear tyres sidewall condition poor

Drivers window stuck down

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,019 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

door check strap loose n/s/f

indicator/dip switch loose

Fail 24 Apr 2013 38,019 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

door check strap loose n/s/f

indicator/dip switch loose

Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,301 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 35,301 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,481 miles

rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,451 miles

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

centre rear seat belt does not pull out very good

Fail 20 Apr 2010 31,451 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

centre rear seat belt does not pull out very good

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 May 2008 26,586 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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HN05 FPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 HN05 FPU, 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 FPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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