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DF54 EWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationDF54 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2022

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned full beam lamps on roof (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror sharp edges cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached arch liner fouling tyre (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018
Fail 3 Apr 2018

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rusted at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016

secondary bonnet release seized & not functioning correctly

Fail 8 Mar 2016

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

secondary bonnet release seized & not functioning correctly

Pass 19 Mar 2015

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,330 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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DF54 EWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF54 EWG, 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 DF54 EWG registered?

DF54 EWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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