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HN55 RXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,191 mi
Last recorded179,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 179,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

both headlamp aim poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2018 179,191 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

both headlamp aim poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2017 277,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 261,103 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 149,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 216,087 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 114,407 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 114,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 85,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,958 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 68,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,626 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,626 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

HN55 RXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is HN55 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 RXB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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