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HX05 KXF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 113,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,326 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 112,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,232 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 109,024 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,236 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 101,909 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 101,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension may be staying low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 154,176 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 84,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2014 79,165 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,165 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 71,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,026 miles

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

Oil leak

near side front wing mirror glass damage

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,951 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 67,938 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn on edge

fuel cap outer panal missing

n/s/f door mirror casing slight damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 64,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,919 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

off side front wing mirror case missing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,533 miles

Rear Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber has slight split

n\s\f tyre has cut not showing cord

o\s\f tyre has cut not showing cord

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,245 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 KXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 HX05 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

HX05 KXF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HX05 KXF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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