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HV55 MWA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,345 mi
Last recorded140,345 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 140,345 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 135,397 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 135,358 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 128,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center to front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 124,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center to front outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,219 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,601 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,324 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake hose slight twist

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake hose slight twist

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,101 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

parking brake worning light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

parking brake worning light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,771 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

glow plug light staying on.parking brake light not working

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,024 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

pad warning light on at times

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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HV55 MWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV55 MWA, 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 HV55 MWA registered?

HV55 MWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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