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YX05 HVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,271 mi
Last recorded234,271 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 HVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 234,271 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 234,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 228,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 218,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 193,886 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 193,847 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2012 168,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 148,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 128,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,013 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 76,819 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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YX05 HVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YX05 HVR, 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 YX05 HVR registered?

YX05 HVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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