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HV05 PXS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,477 mi
Last recorded168,477 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 168,477 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,685 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 163,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,956 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 160,950 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 160,913 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides # (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,845 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Filled with silicone (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

tail pipe loose

Pass 8 Dec 2015 140,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 140,990 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 132,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on suspension parts

water inside n/s head lamp

Fail 9 Oct 2014 132,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight under body corrosion

surface rust on suspension parts

water inside n/s head lamp

Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s rear tyre low on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 125,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s rear tyre low on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

centre stop light plug not fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,619 miles

both front flexy brake hoses starting to perish

centre stop light plug not fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,062 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 97,460 miles

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

front discs worn...

front/rear discs corroded..

Fail 18 May 2010 97,460 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

footpedal travel..

front discs worn...

front/rear discs corroded..

Fail 3 Mar 2010 97,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged slightly

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

parking brake travel almost excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2009 72,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,371 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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HV05 PXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 HV05 PXS, 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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HV05 PXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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