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HN05 ARZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,071 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 116,069 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 105,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,757 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 96,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 91,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,630 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,163 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Indicator/wiper switch loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,163 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in tailpipe (7.1.2)

Indicator/wiper switch loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,776 miles

wiper/indicator switch loose

Fail 5 Mar 2015 75,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

wiper/indicator switch loose

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,567 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 644,706 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 43,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 32,290 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN05 ARZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN05 ARZ, 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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HN05 ARZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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