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HT05 JKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,390 mi
Last recorded184,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 184,390 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OSR PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 184,374 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OSR PERISHED (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 164,330 miles

Offside Rear Parking Brake Performance

condition of bodywork

condition of front number plate

condition of headlamp lenses BORDERLINE

corrosion to offside rear and nearside outer/undersills BORDERLINE

park brake pedal travel BORDERLINE

wear front brake pads

wear front tyres

Pass 11 May 2023 157,171 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 157,171 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre damaged/perished on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 244,160 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 146,073 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,820 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

exhaust corroding

front wipers worn

n/s/r diff seal leaking oil

Pass 8 May 2014 101,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2012 85,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,347 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,417 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 JKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JKV, 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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HT05 JKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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