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HX55 HSC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 173,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 166,687 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 166,644 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded ADJ TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

FUEL TANK DAMP

O/S/F TYRE & BOTH REARS LOW

Pass 24 May 2017 153,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 144,407 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,434 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS POOR CONDITIN

Pass 22 Jul 2014 124,019 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,478 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 95,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 68,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long service brake travel

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,540 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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HX55 HSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HX55 HSC, 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 HX55 HSC registered?

HX55 HSC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is HX55 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX55 HSC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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