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EJ05 HBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 127,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 123,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,761 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 118,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 110,345 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 105,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,537 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 101,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 78,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 74,332 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 68,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,529 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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EJ05 HBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ05 HBX, 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 EJ05 HBX registered?

EJ05 HBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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