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HN05 SFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

239,249 mi
Last recorded239,249 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 SFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 239,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021
Fail 19 Jul 2021

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020
Fail 2 Jun 2020

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2018

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2017 191,680 miles

Brake pedal rubber damaged

Nearside and Offside doors has corrosion

Nearside and Offside front jacking points corroded

Nearside and Offside sill panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 191,680 miles

Brake pedal rubber damaged

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Nearside and Offside doors has corrosion

Nearside and Offside front jacking points corroded

Nearside and Offside sill panel corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 154,824 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 154,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 94,290 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,030 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

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

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake pads starting to wear low

fuel line under bonnet slightly damp with fuel but no visable leak at present

upper additional stop lamp slightly dim

Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,754 miles

Airbag Light On

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,704 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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HN05 SFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFX, 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 HN05 SFX registered?

HN05 SFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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