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HY05 XUV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,737 mi
Last recorded58,737 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,737 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight fluid leak from PAS rack

Fail 23 Feb 2012 58,734 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight fluid leak from PAS rack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,518 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2011 50,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,743 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,743 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2008 33,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,069 miles

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

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 XUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HY05 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

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

Is HY05 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 XUV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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