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HY05 XWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,464 mi
Last recorded155,464 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 155,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,498 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 144,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 141,660 miles

propshaft bearing/attatchment worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 141,384 miles

tow ball missing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 141,384 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

tow ball missing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 132,961 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 132,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

moisture in n/s headlight

Pass 19 Mar 2013 118,804 miles

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

n/s/r wheel scrapping noise due to mud and stones

Pass 5 Mar 2012 103,298 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2012 103,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,082 miles

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 90,077 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 84,729 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,727 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

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

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