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HN55 RXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,084 mi
Last recorded165,084 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 165,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 159,420 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 159,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 156,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 156,201 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 150,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 150,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 149,592 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 148,240 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive

oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive

oil leak

rear brake pads low

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

Pass 29 Aug 2018 144,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 139,358 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 139,296 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 133,361 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 131,182 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Engine bay just off ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 126,678 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 126,678 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 112,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Injector chuffing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Starter motor not engaging intermitantly

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2013 104,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,649 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 100,649 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,700 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 78,700 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,191 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,462 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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HN55 RXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HN55 RXC, 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 RXC registered?

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

Is HN55 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 RXC shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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