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HT05 MKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 74,732 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 74,710 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 74,517 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,986 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,029 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,572 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,190 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,252 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,167 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 46,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 15,338 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 15,338 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 MKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT05 MKN registered?

HT05 MKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is HT05 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 MKN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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