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AY54 GYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,484 mi
Last recorded204,484 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 GYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 204,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 204,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mark yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 204,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 199,789 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 188,189 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 188,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 181,243 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 181,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 176,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 176,818 miles

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 171,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 167,538 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 159,048 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 159,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 152,746 miles

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

passanger door card missing but still able to open door

Fail 16 Jan 2013 152,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

passanger door card missing but still able to open door

Pass 6 Jan 2012 135,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,731 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 105,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,076 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY54 GYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY54 GYK, 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 AY54 GYK registered?

AY54 GYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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