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HY55 ZKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,984 mi
Last recorded169,984 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 169,984 miles

Front Coil spring corroded bot sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2023 168,947 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 158,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osr/nsr inner boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front lens dull/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 158,539 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osr/nsr inner boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective front lens dull/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 155,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF / NSF ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 155,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF / NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) OSF / NSF ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR / NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 152,910 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,447 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 148,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 145,085 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 145,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 142,370 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss. injector leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 142,356 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss. injector leak (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 137,344 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 128,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 122,576 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 122,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 122,563 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,417 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2012 110,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,911 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,798 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,583 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,583 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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