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HN05 NPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,968 mi
Last recorded59,968 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 59,968 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints

Under body corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2026 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Slight play in steering and suspension joints

Under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 157,432 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed

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

Rear differential damp

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 150,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 145,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 145,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 137,777 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

all discs poor condition

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2021 133,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 131,881 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 131,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust broken from middle section and fouling driveshaft. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,784 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,784 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,404 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape.

Both rear inner cv gaiters slightly perished.

Both rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,343 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

slight brake pedal creep

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,513 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,129 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2011 58,930 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,761 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,444 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 NPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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