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MH55 ZTE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

222,326 mi
Last recorded222,326 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 222,326 miles

1/ rear diff has slight oil leak

2/ underbody covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jan 2025 222,324 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near the suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear end of vehicle, complete length of bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has multiple repairs to under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff. Also rear diff bushes worn (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 213,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear diff has a oil leak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 213,627 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear diff has a oil leak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 207,071 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides upper coil spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 206,975 miles

Central Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired center (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 200,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Rear differential bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2021 189,115 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 189,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 179,520 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 167,356 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Dec 2018 167,356 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 157,371 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 157,371 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 147,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 147,447 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 139,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 109,543 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 99,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,029 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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MH55 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MH55 ZTE, 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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MH55 ZTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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