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HX05 DZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,837 mi
Last recorded146,837 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 146,837 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 146,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 128,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / scrubbed on outer side wall and worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear brake hose not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear brake hose not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 126,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / scrubbed on outer side wall and worn on outter edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear brake hose not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded near rear brake hose not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 113,403 miles

Front Both front top mount bearings slightly worn

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 169,696 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,160 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,190 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 89,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,948 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 38,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 38,808 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 11,382 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 DZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

HX05 DZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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