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HK54 YCL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 YCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,453 miles

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

Nearside Of van damaged no sharp or jagged edges

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,453 miles

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

Nearside Of van damaged no sharp or jagged edges

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 121,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has small cuts to outer side wall

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

Nearside sliding door damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 121,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has small cuts to outer side wall

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

Nearside sliding door damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 114,302 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

nearside front tyre damage on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2017 114,302 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

nearside front tyre outer wall damage but not showing cords

Fail 19 Apr 2017 114,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on outer wall

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat missing

Fail 21 Apr 2016 107,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,635 miles

o/s front seat removed

Fail 23 Apr 2015 100,635 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front seat removed

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,313 miles

Long parking brake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,349 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 73,207 miles

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder going devoid of tread. Advise replace tyre soon

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre has low tread (parts worn to 2mm)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,138 miles

Bonnet release cable adrift from handle

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside headlamp aim on lower limit when checked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,242 miles

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

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

bonet realease lever brocken

passenger seat refitted to o/s rear

Fail 26 Jan 2010 52,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonet realease lever brocken

passenger seat refitted to o/s rear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,079 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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HK54 YCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK54 YCL, 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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HK54 YCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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