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DF54 SZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

220,088 mi
Last recorded220,088 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 SZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 220,088 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 214,278 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2021 210,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 205,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 193,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2018 190,549 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 190,542 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 184,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 184,423 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 184,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal next too jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,082 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 170,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 166,923 miles

Horn worn.

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall. 235/40/r18-95w

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,448 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 151,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 139,110 miles

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition

(2.2D.2d)The offside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.91mm

(5.4.2)The instrument display SRS Warning lamp is illuminated

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 11 Dec 2012 138,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

(1.4A.2f)The nearside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating

(2.2D.2d)The nearside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition

(2.2D.2d)The offside front steering rack gaiter is in a damaged condition

(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.91mm

(5.4.2)The instrument display SRS Warning lamp is illuminated

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 16 Dec 2011 126,265 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,291 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 98,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking oil

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,602 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear driveshaft seal leaking oil

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 23,344 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 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

DF54 SZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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