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HN55 MPE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,091 mi
Last recorded178,091 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 178,091 miles

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 178,091 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure n/s/f (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure rear (0.1 (a))

n/s/f headlamp lens deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2017 170,325 miles

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2017 170,325 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users n/s/f dip - no clear image /dazzles (1.8.A.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure n/s/f (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f mirror lots of cracks (8.1.2a)

coil spring broken n/s/r coil spring broken at top and bottom (2.4.C.1a)

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2016 154,505 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low inner 3/4

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2016 154,505 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view o/s/f mirror damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r stopl (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r pads close to limit (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low inner 3/4

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,193 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 143,193 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 131,776 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 86,853 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

deep cut in off side rear tyre shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2010 71,701 miles

deep cut in off side rear tyre side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2010 71,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep cut in off side rear tyre side wall

parking brake has long travel

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,693 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,686 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. Still legal.

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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HN55 MPE 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 61.1%.

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 HN55 MPE, 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 HN55 MPE registered?

HN55 MPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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