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CU54 OEE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,850 mi
Last recorded191,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 191,850 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine injector excessively chuffing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced vehicle jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (near excessive) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat heavily worn (lower)

Offside Front vehicle jacking point corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at side of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rearmost panel corroded/holed, near excessive.

Pass 13 Jul 2023 182,045 miles

Both front jacking points heavily corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 182,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked near excessive (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points heavily corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2022 171,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 171,831 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 172,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 172,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 269,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 161,977 miles

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 161,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 154,158 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 154,158 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 138,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 122,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,069 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 70,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 60,874 miles

suspect front brakes pads worn low.

Fail 16 Jan 2010 60,863 miles

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

suspect front brakes pads worn low.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,839 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,839 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU54 OEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CU54 OEE, 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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CU54 OEE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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