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MT05 OPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

248,444 mi
Last recorded248,444 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 248,444 miles

Front Inner both riggers covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 248,444 miles

Front Inner both riggers covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 246,912 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills corroded, effected areas covered in sealant (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 242,681 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 242,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2022 218,400 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 216,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 213,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 210,222 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 197,033 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 161,824 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 161,787 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 122,011 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 122,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 97,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 85,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 85,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 72,432 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 65,309 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns fr tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,309 miles

ns fr tyre worn on edge

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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MT05 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MT05 OPW, 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 MT05 OPW registered?

MT05 OPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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