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HV55 VUT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,771 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 95,739 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working All front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 93,747 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 93,745 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 82,545 miles

mil light on

n/s/f seat removed

Fail 21 Dec 2021 82,543 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

mil light on

n/s/f seat removed

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,117 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 71,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point by rear of front subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outrigger holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside sills corroding.

Rear suspension mounts starting to corrode.

Slight play in nearside and offside front anti roll bar links.

Three seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer/inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,258 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and deteriorating

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

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

Offside front tyre outer side wall deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,148 miles

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

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

Underbody slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2015 48,883 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,865 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,865 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS light on,as modified vehical in SN1-2013

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,056 miles

srs light illuminated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 34,056 miles

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

srs light illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,708 miles

Front 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 21 Sep 2009 19,994 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,830 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VUT, 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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HV55 VUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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