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DF54 SZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,508 mi
Last recorded122,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 121,919 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 119,555 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed

Fail 16 Dec 2021 119,553 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wing holed

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low on effort

Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,540 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Front N/S & O/S front jacking point area's corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 97,424 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch insecure side door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2014 88,732 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,309 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,565 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 108,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,864 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,052 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,089 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 SZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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