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NH05 UDS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 142,181 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coil light indicating fault

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,838 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 133,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 110,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,929 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,928 miles

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

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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,996 miles

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

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

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

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

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,995 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,264 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 55,753 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 50,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,564 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,114 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,623 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,623 miles

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

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 UDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UDS, 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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NH05 UDS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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