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HT05 MJV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 MJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 207,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 207,320 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 191,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 175,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,236 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside sill corroded

under body corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 168,232 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside sill corroded

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

rear seats removed at the time of the test

Pass 2 Mar 2015 152,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 123,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 97,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 80,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,586 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,104 miles

crack in windscreen

n/s rear light lenze cracked

rear tyres low

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 MJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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