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HY05 XVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,877 mi
Last recorded164,877 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 164,877 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2026 164,811 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/rear inner arch within 30cm out suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/rear inner arch within 30cm out suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 162,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 162,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 143,571 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 142,998 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL NEAR WITHIN 30CM JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION COMPONANT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION COMPONANT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 125,585 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both slightly. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 9 Feb 2022 125,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Sill corroded

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

VIN number has been checked and Cat was not on build from new

Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,238 miles

Body component insecure both side rails very loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,731 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 123,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 108,407 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,910 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,902 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,217 miles

both front brake hoses perishing slightly

both front indercaters are slightly white

chip in windsreen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,295 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 42,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,814 miles

both front anti roll bar link dust covers split

chip in windscreen

limited vision front brake pads

limited vision rear brake pads

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,491 miles

both rear tyres are geting low

chip in windsreen

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,486 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 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

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

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