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HY05 XXC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 XXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front door check straps broken

Front side skirt mounting bracket corroded/holed

Offside Front staining around brake hose to caliper, not a visible leak

brake pad wear warning lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in places on underside of vehicle however not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

fuel filler cap seal perished

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

sills corroded/holed in places however not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

tow bar corroded

various oil leaks, but not excessive

welding repairs to offside of floor pan that are covered in underseal

Fail 7 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front door check straps broken

Front side skirt mounting bracket corroded/holed

Offside Front staining around brake hose to caliper, not a visible leak

brake pad wear warning lamp on

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion in places on underside of vehicle however not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

fuel filler cap seal perished

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

sills corroded/holed in places however not yet considered excessive or within any prescribed areas

tow bar corroded

various oil leaks, but not excessive

welding repairs to offside of floor pan that are covered in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2020 199,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 199,292 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 183,110 miles

mirrors slightly insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2019 183,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 171,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,416 miles

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

corrosion in various places

fornt brake judder

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 158,492 miles

front brake judder

front discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in steering arm nearside

rear discs worn

rear exhaust pipe holed and blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,096 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

play both front steering arms

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

front brake judder

nail in neaside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 148,018 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front flexi brake pipes cracking

front brake judder

nail in neaside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

play both front steering arms

Pass 17 Mar 2014 138,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 131,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,268 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 125,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 114,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XXC, 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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HY05 XXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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