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HK05 BHW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,925 mi
Last recorded130,925 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 130,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,249 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 123,243 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,980 miles

Handbrake lever travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 114,976 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Centre (7.1.2 (e))

Handbrake lever travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 106,747 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 106,745 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,015 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,421 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 42,460 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 35,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,509 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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HK05 BHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK05 BHW, 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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HK05 BHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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