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HT05 XGK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,695 mi
Last recorded178,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 XGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 178,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 169,028 miles

corrosion offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2021 165,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 164,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 160,090 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 159,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s inner centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s cntre inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 152,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake close to excess travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,688 miles

Front Inner both front inner sills coroded but not in prescribed area

Front Upper both front antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

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

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

Rear Inner sills have slight corosion

Fail 28 Nov 2018 144,688 miles

Front Inner both front inner sills coroded but not in prescribed area

Front Upper both front antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner sills have slight corosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 138,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 131,352 miles

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

Nearside Front front nearside tyre worn smooth inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,747 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,001 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamp badly corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,710 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,639 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,705 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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HT05 XGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT05 XGK, 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 HT05 XGK registered?

HT05 XGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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