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RO05 HKU

2009 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito122,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 81,330 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Front headlight loose

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 81,330 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Offside Front headlight loose

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 77,063 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear damaged

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

Offside Front headlight loose

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear both brake light lens cracked

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 73,079 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Nearside Rear damaged

Offside Front headlight loose

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2023 73,079 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Nearside Rear damaged

Offside Front headlight loose

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,233 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,019 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,751 miles

Front number plate cracked

bonnet cable fault not fitted to handle

Fail 28 Oct 2020 58,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

bonnet cable fault not fitted to handle

Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,064 miles

bonnet cable adrift from handle /stiff

Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,062 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

bonnet cable adrift from handle /stiff

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,616 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,693 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front o/s/f tyre bald inner edges also cut in side wall

Nearside Front door mirror cover cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also side wall cracking up (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on dash on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 42,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pad warning light on dash on

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor and putting light on (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin touching sensor and putting light on (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,824 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting and perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 29,132 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded middle box

Pass 18 May 2012 21,401 miles

Offside Outer 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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RO05 HKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,711 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 RO05 HKU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RO05 HKU registered?

RO05 HKU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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