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HY55 ZKH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,264 mi
Last recorded101,264 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 101,264 miles

Central Front floor corroded by parking brake cable

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all underside covered in wax/underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,250 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking injector seal (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front floor corroded by parking brake cable

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

all underside covered in wax/underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2021 95,643 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear inner gaiters becoming perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers and trims preventing full inspection of some testable items

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2021 95,643 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rear inner gaiters becoming perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers and trims preventing full inspection of some testable items

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,984 miles

both rear inner drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

nearside headlamp aim becoming deteriorated

no tow ball fitted at time of test

parking brake lever almost at full travel

rear exhaust tail pipe runs very close to rear drive shaft gaiter

Fail 10 Dec 2019 89,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both rear inner drive shaft gaiters becoming perished

nearside headlamp aim becoming deteriorated

no tow ball fitted at time of test

parking brake lever almost at full travel

rear exhaust tail pipe runs very close to rear drive shaft gaiter

Pass 3 Oct 2018 83,049 miles

body has slight corrosion o/s & n/s rear areas

o/s & n/s front chassis/jacking point areas corroded

tow bar ball not fitted to tow bar at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,714 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 75,714 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,496 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,363 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,362 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 57,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 49,675 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbed on side wall

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 49,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres scrubbed on side wall

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,300 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,603 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 31,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,986 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 ZKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HY55 ZKH, 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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HY55 ZKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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