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EF54 YYH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

141,322 mi
Last recorded141,322 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal UNDERBODY (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 138,927 miles

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 138,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 138,927 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded near strengthen plate more then 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded near strengthen plate more then 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near safety beam and rear floor has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Door excessively corroded

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,204 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp has slight crack

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

Parking brake has little reverse travel.

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 124,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp has slight crack

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

Parking brake has little reverse travel.

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 123,263 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lamp has slightly cracked

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

Offside Front Door has slight corrosion.

Offside Inner Sill has slight corrosion.

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

Rear Support beam has slight corrosion.

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

Fail 10 May 2018 123,263 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lamp has slightly cracked

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

Offside Front Door has slight corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Sill has slight corrosion.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Support beam has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 10 May 2017 112,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

both sides outer sill corroded

corrosion repair has been done, coated by body filler

inside bonnet handle broken

Fail 25 Apr 2017 112,091 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

both sides outer sill corroded

inside bonnet handle broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,744 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear body cross member corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,744 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear body cross member corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

both sides inner & outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 9 May 2015 97,746 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 97,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,575 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet release damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,418 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2012 91,273 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,910 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,817 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion to rear cross member and floor panels

n/s rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,202 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 62,202 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 23 Jan 2008 44,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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