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HY05 XUS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,462 miles

Inner and outer sections of both sills rusted but not in pescribed areas.

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 138,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger corrosion hole outside 30cm of front sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 May 2018 138,714 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of rear suspension component m,ounting in multiple places (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of rear suspension component mounting (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis outrigger corrosion hole outside 30cm of front sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 May 2017 136,417 miles

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

both front brakes have a slight judder

both outer sills corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2016 133,095 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and outside

o/side rear tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,188 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside and outside

o/side rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,119 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,355 miles

front brake disc slight worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,560 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake effort is getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,175 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,773 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 44,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HY05 XUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY05 XUS, 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 HY05 XUS registered?

HY05 XUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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