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PX05 HHF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,271 mi
Last recorded210,271 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 210,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens damaged dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area all of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens damaged dirty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area all of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of rear wheels marked with chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush corroded surround (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush corroded surround (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 206,616 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion around abs unit (top of chassis)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various parts of chassis prescribed areas (for suspension quite corroded)

Fail 2 Dec 2021 206,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of under sill + area around suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill area corroded in various places along its total length (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of under sill + area around suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion around abs unit (top of chassis)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various parts of chassis prescribed areas (for suspension quite corroded)

Pass 15 Dec 2020 199,511 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

area of under sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas (just outside seat belt prescribed area)

Fail 9 Dec 2020 199,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (at front end)lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear (at rear) upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

area of under sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas (just outside seat belt prescribed area)

Pass 5 Jun 2019 179,268 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 179,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 159,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a/slight corrosion. b/full inspection of front to rear pipes obscured by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 159,765 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a/slight corrosion. b/full inspection of front to rear pipes obscured by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,903 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 155,903 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill Rusty

Offside Front Outer Sill Rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2016 154,042 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 154,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 150,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 142,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 136,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 131,984 miles

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

reverse warning lamp not working

Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,204 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s headlight has water inside lens

Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,204 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror glass is cracked

o/s headlight has water inside lens

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 103,642 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 75,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 62,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,449 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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PX05 HHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX05 HHF, 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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PX05 HHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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