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AU05 HYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,998 mi
Last recorded21,998 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 21,998 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake only just met requiments

head light switch lose

Pass 7 Oct 2020 197,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 194,319 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 187,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 180,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system noise

front brake pipes lightly covered so cant do a full check

Fail 29 Sep 2017 180,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill 30 cm with in tailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes lightly covered so cant do a full check

Pass 13 Oct 2016 169,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 155,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 147,843 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 139,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 129,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 129,834 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 190,317 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,483 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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AU05 HYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU05 HYX, 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 AU05 HYX registered?

AU05 HYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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