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YF05 HXP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,389 mi
Last recorded52,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 HXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

lower edge of offside side loading door corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,018 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 51,058 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,518 miles

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

engine mil

handbrake travel close to end of operating travel

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,723 miles

park brake lever travel close to end

Fail 21 May 2019 30,721 miles

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

park brake lever travel close to end

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,349 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 24,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 23,358 miles

Spare tyre flat and wall is damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,347 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 14,358 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 14,352 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 11,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 11,749 miles

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

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 HXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 HXP registered?

YF05 HXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is YF05 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 HXP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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