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HA55 TRM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

342,650 mi
Last recorded342,650 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA55 TRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 342,650 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front bumper, wing, front panel and bonnet

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2017 342,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to nearside front bumper, wing, front panel and bonnet

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 325,204 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 325,204 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 308,989 miles

Exhaust tail pipe clamp loose

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Bonnet&bumper damaged nearside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats removed

Fail 14 Aug 2015 308,900 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed At tow bar (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Bonnet&bumper damaged nearside

Exhaust tail pipe clamp loose

Nearside front tyre pressure low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 182,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 182,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear seat belt jammed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 170,610 miles

bonnet , bumpe, front panel damaged..bumper loose

diesel smell under bonnet, possible leak

engine covers - fitted obscuring some components in englne bay

nearside ffont tyre soft

Fail 14 Aug 2013 170,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bonnet , bumpe, front panel damaged..bumper loose

diesel smell under bonnet, possible leak

engine covers - fitted obscuring some components in englne bay

nearside ffont tyre soft

Pass 31 Aug 2012 152,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 152,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 137,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front centre prop shaft universal joint excessively worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 137,515 miles

front centre prop shaft universal joint excessively worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 112,832 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 112,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,357 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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HA55 TRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HA55 TRM, 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 HA55 TRM registered?

HA55 TRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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