MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on
parking brake requires adjustment no reserve travel
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner shoulder
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre rear seat belt retracts slower than rest.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front 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)
L.H.F tyre has uneven tread wear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front 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)
L.H.F tyre has uneven tread wear
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV55 VUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HV55 VUP, 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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HV55 VUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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