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MH05 GKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,453 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,007 miles

sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 102,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner x member corrored (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,835 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 76,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front inner edge of tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,270 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,270 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,391 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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MH05 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MH05 GKK, 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 MH05 GKK registered?

MH05 GKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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