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HT05 VMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

332,204 mi
Last recorded332,204 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 332,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 332,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 319,001 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 319,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 305,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 292,387 miles

Offside Rear parking brake little effort

Pass 3 Jun 2015 278,298 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 278,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 262,150 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 262,124 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 245,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 230,701 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 230,701 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 218,963 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 187,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 157,016 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 81,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 57,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,284 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,438 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,058 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 VMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

HT05 VMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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