MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pivot seized (3.5.1k)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front outer rigger corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded and holed
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front outer rigger corroded
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear discs worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear discs worn
n/s/f tyre getting low on tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some wear in anti roll bar tunnel bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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HY05 XVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?
HY05 XVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is HY05 XVG safe to buy?
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