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ST55 PZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

234,348 mi
Last recorded234,348 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 PZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 234,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 234,338 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2017 227,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot cracked

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot cracked

glow plug light on

Fail 5 Mar 2017 227,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot cracked

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot cracked

glow plug light on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 206,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

headlights modified

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 206,648 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall , 2mm, nail (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front headlights modified

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 198,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft u/j very badly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2015 198,216 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft u/j very badly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 181,130 miles

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 20 Jan 2014 181,129 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 27 Dec 2012 165,057 miles

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded

osf and nsf brake pipes slight corroded adv

osf to rear brake pipe corroded

rear discs slight corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 165,057 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded

osf and nsf brake pipes slight corroded adv

osf to rear brake pipe corroded

rear discs slight corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 141,540 miles

center exhaust baffles collapsed

exhaust slight blow and corroded adv may break shortly

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

front to rear os into flexi corroded

suspect knocking noise osf over brake rollers cannot locate any movement

Fail 29 Dec 2011 141,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust baffles collapsed

exhaust slight blow and corroded adv may break shortly

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

front to rear os into flexi corroded

suspect knocking noise osf over brake rollers cannot locate any movement

Pass 30 Dec 2010 118,111 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,220 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 93,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 66,740 miles

slight brake bind at nearside front wheel

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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ST55 PZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST55 PZD, 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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ST55 PZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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