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YF05 HXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

309,883 mi
Last recorded309,883 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 HXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 309,883 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Outer Structure Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle Under body Corroded. All suspension Components Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misty/foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front suspension components corroded not weakend

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer vehicle structure has corrosion all over not weakend

rear suspension components corroded not weakend

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general surface rust

Fail 20 Jan 2022

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2020

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general surface rust

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,956 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front and offside front lower jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 135,592 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 135,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,057 miles

drivers door check strap incomplete

Fail 2 Nov 2016 119,057 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended nearside side light and indicator (1.9.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers door check strap incomplete

Pass 17 Sep 2015 117,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 87,470 miles

brake pad warning light on front pads low not see inner pads, rec att

centre set middle seat belt stalk damaged working ok

osf and nsf brake hoses cracking very slightly

slight play in nsf draglink

split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 3 Sep 2013 87,470 miles

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

brake pad warning light on front pads low not see inner pads, rec att

centre set middle seat belt stalk damaged working ok

osf and nsf brake hoses cracking very slightly

slight play in nsf draglink

split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 4 Aug 2012 69,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high leveel brake light not working

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 3 Aug 2011 59,895 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,133 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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YF05 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF05 HXL, 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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YF05 HXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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