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MK55 AHG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 165,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 155,143 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front DOOR PANEL CORRODED

Pass 5 Feb 2024 149,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,188 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 191,189 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,653 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,946 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,120 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 93,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,044 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,624 miles

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

Hydraulic brake fluid below maximum level.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight mist from diff.

engine oil low.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs worn slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,320 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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MK55 AHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MK55 AHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 AHG registered?

MK55 AHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is MK55 AHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 AHG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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