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HK05 TWW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 TWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,419 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust holes in inner sills but not within prescribed area

very rusty underside vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2020 137,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rust holes in inner sills but not within prescribed area

very rusty underside vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2019 131,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

rust holes in the inner sills

very rusty under side of van

Fail 9 May 2019 131,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear brake fexi hoses perished

oil leak

rust holes both front inner arches front of sill

rust holes inner sills

rusty outer sills and arches

very rusty underside

Pass 2 May 2018 129,381 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn second U/J very badly worn. ()

Fail 1 May 2018 129,370 miles

Fuel system component leaking Dripping from rear of engine. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch corroded through, edges of corroded area sharp. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside inner sill holed but not in a prescribed area.

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn second U/J very badly worn. ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,359 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside inner sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

Oil leak

Propshadt uj has collapsed

Pass 7 Mar 2017 123,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 120,825 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both plastic lenses covers (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres ,both on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 120,820 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Nearside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both plastic lenses covers (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres ,both on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 101,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,720 miles

Play in both front antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Play in both front antiroll bar links

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,907 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,904 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,192 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,143 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 TWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

HK05 TWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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