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SU54 WAN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,588 mi
Last recorded159,588 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU54 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 159,588 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 1 Feb 2023 159,581 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Injectors chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Body has corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,102 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 140,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 101,635 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 101,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,092 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,212 miles

rear brake discs poor

vehicle generally in poor corroded condition

Fail 21 Jan 2019 99,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear brake discs poor

vehicle generally in poor corroded condition

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,532 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 75,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 92,734 miles

outer sills corroded

various indicators amber colour fadded

vehicle generally in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,687 miles

offside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,687 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,015 miles

offside repeater lamp amber colour fadding

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,847 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition and has slight blow

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,416 miles

play in both stearing rack inner joints

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

play in both stearing rack inner joints

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,506 miles

rear brake discs poor, osf/osr/nsr tyres all close to limit, front exhaust pipe clamp?, osr shock wet/damp with oil(slightly leaking).

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,523 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 38,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 23,895 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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SU54 WAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SU54 WAN, 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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SU54 WAN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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