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HV55 VVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,304 mi
Last recorded153,304 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 VVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,304 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 141,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,167 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 117,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,629 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 98,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,348 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 79,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 58,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 51,436 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 50,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,527 miles

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel.

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 VVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

HV55 VVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for HV55 VVJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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