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HX05 DZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,583 mi
Last recorded87,583 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 DZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 87,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

jacking points corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 84,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

jacking points corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 83,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to jacking points

Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side wall. 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,753 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 78,747 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 76,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 61,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,702 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,743 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 8,528 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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HX05 DZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HX05 DZM, 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 HX05 DZM registered?

HX05 DZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 DZM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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