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EJ55 HHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,579 mi
Last recorded171,579 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 171,579 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hose's perishing

both front flexi hose's chaffing

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2022 171,577 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim wrong (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hose's perishing

all tyres low on tread with tread damage

both front flexi hose's chaffing

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2021 160,831 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

all flexi brake hose's perishing

front flexi brake hose's chaffing

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 25 Mar 2021 160,831 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both, not reflecting (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

all flexi brake hose's perishing

front flexi brake hose's chaffing

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Mar 2020 155,681 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses starting to crack/perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f anti roll D bush deteriorating

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s number plate lamp worked after taped

Fail 11 Mar 2020 155,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake pads low

n/s/f anti roll D bush deteriorating

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s number plate lamp worked after taped

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,081 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

all flexi brake hose's perishing

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake flexi hose's fouling anti roll bar drop links, not excessively chaffed yet

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

Fail 18 Apr 2019 150,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector seals (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all flexi brake hose's perishing

front and rear number plates deteriorating

front brake flexi hose's fouling anti roll bar drop links, not excessively chaffed yet

n/s/f brake pipe corroding

oil fill cap missing, also breathing fumes under bonnet area

park brake travel getting excessive

Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,978 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)

aux drive belt perished

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f door mirror class cracked, case missing

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2018 141,912 miles

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken, taped repair not very good (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

aux drive belt perished

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/f door mirror class cracked, case missing

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,336 miles

front brake pipe corroding

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

high level brake light not working

light blue smoke during emissions test

o/s/f brake starting to bind

o/s/f outer brake pad worn more than all others

oil filler cap missing

taped repair to n/s/r tail light requires more red tape please

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,994 miles

Nearside Front brake flexi perished

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 117,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 97,978 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 91,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,718 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,760 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged

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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EJ55 HHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ55 HHX, 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 EJ55 HHX registered?

EJ55 HHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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