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HK05 UET

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,297 mi
Last recorded82,297 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVaneo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 82,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 82,297 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both bulbs white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 73,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 64,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,404 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,630 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 52,606 miles

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 47,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,596 miles

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2014 36,596 miles

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

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

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear door opens, but door panel removed preventing full opening of door

rear detachable seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,306 miles

offside rear door opens, but door panel removed preventing full opening of door

rear detachable seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,318 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,927 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,465 miles

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2010 24,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,027 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 16,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vaneo?

Based on 44,621 MOT tests across 2,732 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
5,295
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,156
Stop lamp not working 1,496
Registration plate lamp not working 1,256
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,156
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 943
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HK05 UET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,671 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 Vaneo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK05 UET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vaneo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vaneo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK05 UET registered?

HK05 UET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HK05 UET safe to buy?

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