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EF54 YYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 158,009 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 139,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 20 Jan 2016 130,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack both sides

Fail 8 Jul 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014

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

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

both wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,253 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 99,784 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr and osf tyres slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 51,272 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 YYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

EF54 YYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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