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AU05 HZE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,292 mi
Last recorded173,292 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 HZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 173,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 162,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded and holed not in P/A

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion and under body under sealed in places

Pass 3 Mar 2020 150,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,045 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 81,045 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 68,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,571 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 May 2016 52,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2015 43,388 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,201 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,475 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low and slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,509 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,224 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 HZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE registered?

AU05 HZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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