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HY05 XVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

256,241 mi
Last recorded256,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 256,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 240,653 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 240,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 240,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front brake hose deteriated

Pass 16 Jan 2016 234,686 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 215,163 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 195,167 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 179,102 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 154,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 133,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 110,731 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 110,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,991 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 88,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,925 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 72,925 miles

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

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 XVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

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