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HX55 LSK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

266,113 mi
Last recorded266,113 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 LSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 266,113 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body has corrosion patches all around

front and rear suspension components mountings, area, pipe and frame corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 245,361 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 245,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 227,769 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 227,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 223,722 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 219,487 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 219,394 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 210,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 174,892 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 124,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,958 miles

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

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

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

centre row of seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2010 49,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,366 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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 LSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HX55 LSK, 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 LSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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