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CB54 CES

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,589 mi
Last recorded201,589 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB54 CES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 201,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion noticed and advised

Pass 21 Jun 2021 198,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 198,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage centre seat belt (10.1 (r))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 191,356 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/rear door corroded

Rear n/s /r and o/s/rear wheel arches corroded

Rear n/s rear and o/s/rear chassis corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2020 190,310 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body seal is corroded rear and middle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury body seal is corroded rear middle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 182,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer seal and rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer seal and rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 179,278 miles

o/s/r arch rust n/s/r arch has rust n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 169,439 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion +MIDDLE OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides(arch). (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 154,037 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 154,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 140,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,344 miles

All brake calipers have brake fluid residue

Exhaust down pipe not fully secured

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 124,343 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

All brake calipers have brake fluid residue

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust down pipe not fully secured

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 123,341 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake cable assembly tight

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Screw in O/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 94,281 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 94,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,606 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer tread edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer tread edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,065 miles

bonnet release cable adrift from release handle.

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,758 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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CB54 CES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 CB54 CES, 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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CB54 CES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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