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HT05 DFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,844 mi
Last recorded78,844 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 73,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 68,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 59,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,398 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured, non repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, possible drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS reserviour (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 58,256 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured, non repairable ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, possible drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS reserviour (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,126 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 52,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,438 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 44,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,019 miles

slight damage offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,939 miles

centre brake light disconected

offside rear tyre slight damage

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,915 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 31,915 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,700 miles

NO INTERIOR MIRROR CENTRE PROPSHAFT BEARING WORN DRIVERS MIRROR DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING REAR VIEW

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,731 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,617 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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HT05 DFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HT05 DFP, 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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What year was HT05 DFP registered?

HT05 DFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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