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VA54 HRG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 HRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexy joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking PARKING BRAKE system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Dec 2023

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 237,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Nov 2022 237,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Oct 2021

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020
Fail 9 Oct 2020

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016
Pass 14 Apr 2015 155,385 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

high level brake light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2015 155,385 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 140,233 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 140,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side rear tyre crackes in outer wall

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,953 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 10 Apr 2012 115,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 97,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 84,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,408 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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VA54 HRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VA54 HRG, 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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VA54 HRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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