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HV05 OOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,723 mi
Last recorded149,723 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 OOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 149,723 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 24 Mar 2014 140,617 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2013 132,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split.

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

offside rear brake disc scored.

rear tail pipe corroded through.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 132,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

bad oil leak.

nearside front wiper blade split.

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

offside rear brake disc scored.

rear tail pipe corroded through.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,969 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Oil staining on nearside steering rack gaiter.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All brake discs worn.

Centre and rear exhaust sections corroded.

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn to approx 3 to 4mm.

Offside front inner brake pad worn to approx 4 to 5mm.

Oil staining on nearside steering rack gaiter.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 90,614 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,459 miles

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

front brake pads aprox 10mm left

rear brake pads aprox 5mm left

Fail 19 Feb 2009 54,447 miles

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

rear brake pads aprox 5mm left

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake pads aprox 10mm left

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,080 miles

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

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

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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HV05 OOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HV05 OOW, 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 HV05 OOW registered?

HV05 OOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HV05 OOW safe to buy?

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