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HT05 MKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,384 mi
Last recorded234,384 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2025 234,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded in several places chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2022 228,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel/performance only just met

rear crossmember corroded (non structural)

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 23 Mar 2022 228,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel/performance only just met

rear crossmember corroded (non structural)

underbody corroded

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 22 Mar 2021 219,221 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 219,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 210,549 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 199,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 199,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight requires polishing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x chassis legs marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight requires polishing (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 190,979 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 184,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 184,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 178,044 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 178,044 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 168,379 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 162,839 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 157,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 153,345 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 148,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 94,197 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 MKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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