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HY05 XWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,704 mi
Last recorded183,704 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 183,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 183,642 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 175,800 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 169,063 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 169,063 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 151,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 133,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,403 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2012 115,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in tyre

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 97,087 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 97,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 65,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,127 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 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

HY05 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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