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EF54 YXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,650 mi
Last recorded186,650 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 186,650 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 186,650 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 178,040 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 178,040 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 161,227 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 161,227 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 138,125 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 138,125 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 100,973 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,047 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 YXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EF54 YXW, 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 EF54 YXW registered?

EF54 YXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is EF54 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 YXW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF54 YXW have outstanding finance?

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