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HK05 UEY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo52,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 90,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 90,208 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 82,044 miles

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

front flexi hoses, cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front flexi hoses, cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,887 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 74,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 69,203 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front CV BOOT SLIGHTLY SPLIT

REAR BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO POSSESSIONS IN REAR

Pass 23 May 2016 65,679 miles

Near side front tyre wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side front wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,045 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,084 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,337 miles

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

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

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 UEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vaneo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 52,671 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

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

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