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PX05 HWN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,355 mi
Last recorded137,355 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 137,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking pint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 131,226 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 126,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer rigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,378 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 116,035 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 115,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 106,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 102,493 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 96,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 96,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 93,280 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 May 2015 89,860 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 85,967 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 85,967 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 76,803 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 71,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,451 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 60,391 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,928 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,139 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 HWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PX05 HWN, 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 PX05 HWN registered?

PX05 HWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is PX05 HWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX05 HWN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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