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EF54 YXU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,206 mi
Last recorded173,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 173,206 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Fail 29 Jun 2020 173,206 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

vehicle under body surface rust

Fail 3 Oct 2017 173,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb shows white light. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb shows white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Inside of lamp wet. (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear suspension wishbone mounting area, inner/outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear suspension wishbone mounting area, inner/outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)

Bonnet release lever faulty.

Bonnet safety catch seizing.

Both front wiper blades are in poor condition.

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy.

Both rear sections of brake pipe are corroding.

Both steering rack gaiters are in poor condition.

General underside corrosion including front jacking points weak with corrosion.

Rear tail pipe missing off exhaust.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 166,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level close to minimum.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 166,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid level close to minimum.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 156,022 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,217 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 128,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

dash warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2010 115,969 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2010 96,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,411 miles

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

parking brake meets limits but pedal travel is close to end

Fail 20 Jan 2009 78,359 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake meets limits but pedal travel is close to end

Pass 21 Jan 2008 62,492 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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EF54 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF54 YXU, 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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EF54 YXU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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