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HY05 XWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

229,505 mi
Last recorded229,505 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 229,505 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 229,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 229,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 229,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 229,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2016 228,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut mount under bonnet area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle body has various areas of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2016 228,061 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut mount under bonnet area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle body has various areas of corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2015 204,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 180,456 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside wipers could be better

Nearside front tyre tread worn smooth

Nearside front tyre with worn edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tread worn smooth

offside front tyre with worn edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 156,594 miles

offside headlight brecket broken aim not affected

Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,500 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake pad wear uneven

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

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

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (no cords exposed)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 111,409 miles

Rear light lenses damaged but functional

Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,690 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,807 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,483 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 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

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

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