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HY55 EGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,591 mi
Last recorded177,591 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 177,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 177,006 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 175,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 175,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,098 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers door has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2016 162,698 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 151,764 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 151,727 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,643 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wipers worn

Pass 1 Feb 2013 134,263 miles

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

The rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2013 134,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

The rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 130,640 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 123,324 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 123,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,682 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,425 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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HY55 EGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY55 EGX, 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 HY55 EGX registered?

HY55 EGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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