MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
Airbag Light On
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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HN05 SFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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