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HK05 BHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,085 mi
Last recorded166,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 166,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 163,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 155,723 miles

Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sills heavily corroded

corrosion underside vehicle

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 155,723 miles

Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills heavily corroded

corrosion underside vehicle

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,600 miles

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2016 145,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,854 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,071 miles

fuel hoses damp to engine

Pass 6 Jun 2014 120,239 miles

drivers sun visor insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2014 120,239 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

drivers sun visor insecure

front anti roll bar inner bushes worn

n/s/f anti roll link worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,158 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 18 May 2012 104,095 miles

Damage to o/s windscreen

Front brake hoses detriorating

Knock in steering column

N/s/f antiroll bar link deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 91,764 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

O/s/r coil spring corroding around base

Rear shock absorbers weak

Some freeplay in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 7 May 2010 76,568 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn to service limits

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Rear brake pads worn

Slight knock in steering column

Pass 27 May 2009 62,360 miles

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

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)

front screen damaged n/s/f lower corner outside wiper swept area

Fail 21 May 2009 62,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

front screen damaged n/s/f lower corner outside wiper swept area

Pass 23 May 2008 47,357 miles

Some wear to front brake discs Brake pads 50% approximately

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 BHX 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 68.4%.

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 HK05 BHX, 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 HK05 BHX registered?

HK05 BHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is HK05 BHX safe to buy?

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