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HX05 KXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,626 mi
Last recorded158,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 158,626 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 148,703 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer edge (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 140,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both (6.2.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 140,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,532 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 128,532 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,381 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 114,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,268 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,389 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,779 miles

brake hoses perishing

dampness around nearside rear shock absorber

fuel smell under bonnet - no physical leak found

Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,116 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,857 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,584 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,858 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 KXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXC, 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 KXC registered?

HX05 KXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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