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HN55 VCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 164,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear arches corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 164,352 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 155,284 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,901 miles

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

front passenger seat removed

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,550 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 140,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,563 miles

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

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

bonnet release lever broken

vehicle poss overloaded 1115% brake eff

Fail 20 Jun 2017 135,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

bonnet release lever broken

vehicle poss overloaded 1115% brake eff

Pass 30 Jun 2016 132,030 miles

Bonnet release inner cable detached from lever

Centre seat belt removed, due not specified seat

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 132,030 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Holed lens (1.3.2e)

Bonnet release inner cable detached from lever

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both surface cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 125,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 118,084 miles

Judder from steering

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 30 May 2014 118,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Judder from steering

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

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 97,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 68,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,913 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 VCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

HN55 VCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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