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HN05 YCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,580 mi
Last recorded208,580 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 208,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 208,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 201,673 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 194,590 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Seats removed, bed fitted. Not to be used for passenger transportation

Fail 1 May 2024 194,590 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 189,750 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 171,820 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 171,820 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion too vehicle and various componants, but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2019

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front driver door panel has a hole caused by corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 101,175 miles

Front bottom edges of offside and nearside front wheel arch liners damaged/broken.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Only drivers and one rear passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only one rear passenger seat behind driver fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Jul 2018 101,175 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding door held closed by bungee strap (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Front bottom edges of offside and nearside front wheel arch liners damaged/broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Only drivers and one rear passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only one rear passenger seat behind driver fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,834 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,834 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,136 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,388 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to open tailgate and side loading doors rear inspection done through vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,767 miles

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

offsidr rear tyre perrished and craked

Fail 3 Jul 2013 81,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

offsidr rear tyre perrished and craked

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,989 miles

brake pedal anti-slip device becoming worn

slight play both front anti-roll bar vertical link ball joints not considered excessive

slight play both front strut top mountings not considered excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,516 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,911 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 42,912 miles

all seata removed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,512 miles

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

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 YCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black 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 YCV, 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 YCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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