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HN54 VEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

260,977 mi
Last recorded260,977 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 260,977 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Front windscreen damaged cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body / sills x 2 front to rear corroded

exhaust corroded/ leaking

front and rear inner arches corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 239,561 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point and sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 217,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 158,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills corroding

both rear tyres have perishing cracks

Pass 18 Apr 2017 124,008 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 109,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 109,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,022 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,869 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,406 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 45,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,987 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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HN54 VEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN54 VEM, 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 HN54 VEM registered?

HN54 VEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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