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HV55 MWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,254 mi
Last recorded204,254 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 204,254 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 189,767 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 181,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to both inner sills outside of prescribed area

Pass 25 Nov 2022 174,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill non prescribed area corroded & holed

Fail 25 Nov 2022 174,417 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill non prescribed area corroded & holed

Pass 15 Dec 2021 170,673 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 170,670 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,703 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres worn and perished

Fail 14 Dec 2020 169,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres worn and perished

Pass 11 Dec 2019 169,092 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated wiring disconnected (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 167,619 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 167,619 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 166,048 miles

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Steering lock fails to engage, engine immobilizer fitted as standard

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front andrear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 166,045 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Ignition barrel insecure

NSR tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front andrear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 163,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 159,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 155,425 miles

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

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

seat fitted to rear compartment is insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2014 155,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

seat fitted to rear compartment is insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 149,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 149,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 145,727 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 145,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,578 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from diff

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 88,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,370 miles

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

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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HV55 MWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV55 MWE, 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 HV55 MWE registered?

HV55 MWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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