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EF54 YYC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

206,201 mi
Last recorded206,201 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 206,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 198,692 miles

Front both jacking points corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both jacking points corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2019 191,352 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 182,353 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Oct 2018 182,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Oct 2017 179,358 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 179,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 174,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 168,170 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 168,167 miles

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

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 167,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 167,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 151,335 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 151,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pad warning light on (pads ok)

front no. plate cracked

parking brake travel near stop

Pass 17 Apr 2012 132,682 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 132,682 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,739 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 116,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010
Fail 6 Jan 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,139 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,258 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 YYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

EF54 YYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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