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HY55 ZLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,210 mi
Last recorded98,210 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 98,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,022 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,652 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 83,016 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 83,009 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,979 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,747 miles

tyres3-4 mm

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,747 miles

tyres3-4 mm

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,283 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,032 miles

N/S/F HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

N/S/F WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS SPLITTING

PARK BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL IS LONG

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,159 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 61,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,763 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,601 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,682 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 ZLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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