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NH05 EBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,179 mi
Last recorded118,179 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 118,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,274 miles

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2024 103,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear hoses outer rubbers slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle structure shows signs of corrosion but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 91,421 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section exhaust split/leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear hoses outer rubbers slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of vehicle structure shows signs of corrosion but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,967 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 3 Mar 2022 86,963 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s/ outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,771 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,427 miles

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

both front tyre have slight cracking round outer walls

revers lights not working

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,427 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyre have slight cracking round outer walls

revers lights not working

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,054 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside edge

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,606 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,445 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 68,445 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 62,713 miles

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 62,713 miles

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

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 58,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 54,070 miles

exhaust silencer baffles noisey/rattling

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 21 May 2012 54,070 miles

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

exhaust silencer baffles noisey/rattling

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 25 May 2011 49,478 miles

REAR WIPER WASHERS INOP WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 20 May 2011 49,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

REAR WIPER WASHERS INOP WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 May 2010 43,362 miles

front tyres worn 3mm

internal rattleing noise from exhaust silencer

Fail 19 May 2010 43,362 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres worn 3mm

internal rattleing noise from exhaust silencer

Pass 14 May 2009 33,771 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 33,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 25,244 miles

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

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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NH05 EBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NH05 EBK, 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 NH05 EBK registered?

NH05 EBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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