MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x bothsides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front andrear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
vehicle under body has slight corrosion
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front andrear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
vehicle under body has slight corrosion
Central Rear seat belt buckle cover broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Central Rear seat belt buckle cover broken
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large piece of tread missing (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear mid seatbelt buckle cover missing
Coolant leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight inbalance to front brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wheel trims fitted
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HX55 FBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HX55 FBF, 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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HX55 FBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2005.
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