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PY54 FLC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 141,948 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,913 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body pillar so insecure that load stability or security is likely to be seriously impaired (6.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,827 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills Front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 128,196 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

welding repairs n/s under sill areas

Fail 16 Feb 2018 205,532 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/jacking point section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/outrigger section (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside sliding door corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seatbelt plastic cover missing

rear chassis legs and rear crossmeber slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer and inner sill sections showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer and inner sill sections showing signs of corrosion

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,645 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both floor to outer sills and outer sills all showing signs of corrosion

o/s/front brake slightly sticking

vehicle under body by rear suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,920 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to o/s/rear flexi hose slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 109,915 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe to o/s/rear flexi hose slightly corroded

slight movement in both front anti roll bar rubber mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,312 miles

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

both main brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

noise from o/s/rear brake

Pass 24 Jan 2013 102,157 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,369 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 87,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,913 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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PY54 FLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PY54 FLC, 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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PY54 FLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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