CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV55 VUR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,121 mi
Last recorded187,121 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 187,121 miles

Both headlights outer lenses in poor condition

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low reading

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 187,113 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Also low reading nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet handle release broken

Both headlights outer lenses in poor condition

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 183,085 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake only made half the effort of the other side

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle release broken

engine covers and undertrays fitted

parking brake becoming long

Pass 6 Nov 2020 181,393 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

both front jacking points corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2020 181,393 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

both front jacking points corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2019 179,567 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release requires attention

exhaust system rubbing on offside rear drive shaft inner boot

Fail 25 Oct 2019 179,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. no reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release requires attention

exhaust system rubbing on offside rear drive shaft inner boot

Pass 22 Oct 2018 174,509 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has split, but not exceeding requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle broken (still able to open)

Fail 19 Oct 2018 174,486 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both, switch at fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has split, but not exceeding requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle broken (still able to open)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 166,166 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion around jacking points front

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 17 Oct 2017 165,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion around jacking points front

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

slight play in both front inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2016 156,947 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 150,437 miles

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

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

play in both front rack end joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,771 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 132,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 118,477 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 102,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,178 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 24 Mar 2010 80,137 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 30 Jan 2009 60,324 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV55 VUR 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUR, 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

How do I check the history of HV55 VUR?

You can check the full history of HV55 VUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV55 VUR registered?

HV55 VUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is HV55 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 VUR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV55 VUR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV55 VUR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.