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DS54 DTS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

250,657 mi
Last recorded250,657 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 DTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 250,657 miles

Drivers door corroded

Drivers mirror damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2022 245,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 238,874 miles

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

high level brake light not working

mirror covers missing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2020 232,924 miles

high level brake light not working

mirror covers missing

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to wear bars

small crack in screen

Pass 11 May 2019 216,416 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

high level brake light not working

nearside centre sill corroded

offside front headlight lens condensated

offside front linkrod slight play

Pass 11 May 2018 202,543 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on the inner edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front inner rack joint slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2016 186,339 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 186,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 142,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 127,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak at turbo area passenger side of engine contaminating altenator with oil advise early attention

Pass 28 Dec 2013 127,325 miles

oil leak at turbo area passenger side of engine contaminating altenator with oil advise early attention

Pass 24 Dec 2012 111,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,845 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 98,722 miles

Brakewear warning lamp on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 98,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakewear warning lamp on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 87,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 87,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Brake warning lamp 'on'

Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,972 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 74,881 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS54 DTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS54 DTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS54 DTS registered?

DS54 DTS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is DS54 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS54 DTS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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