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HY05 XUX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,128 mi
Last recorded202,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 202,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to body panels

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2024 202,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to body panels

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2023 192,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

bodywork badly corroded

service due

Fail 6 Jan 2023

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back base of "B" post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed back door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bodywork badly corroded

service due

Pass 20 Jan 2022 182,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by jacking points 40cm from sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

service overdue

Fail 7 Jan 2022 182,575 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Injector leak , Fuel leak , Aux belt shredding (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill base by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill base by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Aux drive belt falling appart

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by jacking points 40cm from sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

injector blow by exhaust gasses

service overdue

Pass 5 Jan 2021 171,542 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door latch broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

injector leaking compression

Pass 2 Jul 2019 152,807 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 152,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

injector seals leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2017 133,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside mirror glass damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

injector seals leaking

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,174 miles

NS TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

Fail 26 Oct 2016 127,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NS TRACK ROD END BOOT SPLIT

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,921 miles

REAR TYRES WORN LOW AND ON EDGES

Pass 2 Oct 2014

ns door mirror damaged

ododmeter does not display mileage

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,728 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,068 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 68,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,470 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 49,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn down to 4.0mm tread depth

Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,490 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,490 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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HY05 XUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XUX, 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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HY05 XUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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