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HW55 CVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 CVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2023 123,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 106,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,716 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 98,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,918 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,490 miles

Exhaust manifold clamp broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,601 miles

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

Inner steering rack free play

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 76,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 66,313 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,047 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,932 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,709 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre (outer side wall)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in nearside rear tyre (outer side wall)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,582 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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HW55 CVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVC, 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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HW55 CVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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