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Y1 HOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 HOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 47,016 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 42,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 39,138 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,740 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,739 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 33,739 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 32,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 32,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 32,011 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 30,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,213 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 23,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels have trim covers

Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,777 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 19,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,862 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 7,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 7,432 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,610 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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Y1 HOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y1 HOF, 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 Y1 HOF registered?

Y1 HOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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