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HW55 CUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,268 mi
Last recorded181,268 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 181,268 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Outer Sill and sill end heavily corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 173,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point heavily corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 164,744 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,476 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded/out of testable areas

Fail 7 Feb 2023 151,440 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner wing corroded/out of testable areas

Pass 12 Jan 2022 137,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 127,350 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 127,350 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 125,976 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 119,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2019 119,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value of 2.1. Vehicle average reading of 3.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,472 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 99,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,661 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,684 miles

front antiroll bar link arm gaiters deteriorating(strong advise)

front brake discs and pads worn

front brake hoses perished(strong advise)

slight play in both track rods

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,349 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,199 miles

nearside rear view mirror housing damaged

Fail 1 May 2009 33,199 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

nearside rear view mirror housing damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2008 32,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 32,582 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HW55 CUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HW55 CUV, 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 HW55 CUV registered?

HW55 CUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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