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PA05 HMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,467 mi
Last recorded129,467 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 129,467 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 107,969 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 107,969 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 98,707 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 89,913 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 88,909 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing.

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f(size o.k)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,744 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing.

spare wheel fitted to n/s/f(size o.k)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,316 miles

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

parking brake has slight imbalance

rear service brake has slight imbalance

slight play in propshaft coupling

Fail 12 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,963 miles

slight corrosion underbody components/slight deterioration nearside front tyre valve/front brake pads starting to wear thin/door stay loose drivers door

Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion underbody components/slight deterioration nearside front tyre valve/front brake pads starting to wear thin/door stay loose drivers door

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,136 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,325 miles

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

high travel on handbrake

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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PA05 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PA05 HMZ, 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 PA05 HMZ registered?

PA05 HMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is PA05 HMZ safe to buy?

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