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CN55 PYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

N.S And O.S Sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper end cover missing

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Holes to inner sills currently outside prescribed area

Holes to rear valance outside prescribed area

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General corrosion to underside

Holes to inner sills currently outside prescribed area

Holes to rear valance outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021
Fail 19 Jul 2021

Central Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bash Bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 146,241 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Holes and corrosion not currently in prescribed area

Fail 11 Aug 2020

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Holes and corrosion not currently in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2019 137,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Some surface corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Jul 2019 137,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner edge (not at full tread depth) (5.2.3 (e))

Some surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,049 miles

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

N/S/R seat belt slow retraction but still functioning

Nearside Front Tyre low on edge

Fail 17 Aug 2018 128,049 miles

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

N/S/R seat belt slow retraction but still functioning

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre low on edge

Pass 4 May 2017 116,294 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges not within center three quarters

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 116,294 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges not within center three quarters

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 105,793 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 94,074 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 89,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 81,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,610 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear discs worn

steering u/j worn

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,852 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,140 miles

slight play nearside anti roll bar link

slight windscreen damage to offside lower area

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,651 miles

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

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

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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CN55 PYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CN55 PYV, 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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CN55 PYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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