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MK05 VHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

210,236 mi
Last recorded210,236 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 210,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 210,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 May 2017 206,990 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 May 2017 206,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2016 205,025 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 205,025 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 201,660 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 2 May 2014 199,765 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 196,133 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 196,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 191,550 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 191,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 171,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2011 171,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2010 144,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 115,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,202 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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MK05 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MK05 VHA, 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 MK05 VHA registered?

MK05 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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