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VA54 DZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,577 mi
Last recorded166,577 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 DZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 166,577 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front brake pipes from flexible hose union into engine compartment slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside & offside front mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but outside of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe located on front bulkhead slightly corroded where clipped (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp has condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose union and at bends located centre rear of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body underside has slight corrosion forming around jacking points and inner sills also some evidence of previous corrosion repairs

Fail 8 May 2018 165,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar 'D' bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion body underside has slight corrosion at front and rear jacking points, inner sills have some surface corrosion & evidence of previous corrosion repairs (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front brake pipes form flexible hose union into engine compartment slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside & offside front mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill corroded but outside of prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe located on front bulkhead slightly corroded where clipped (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp unit has internal condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded at flexible hose union and at bends located in centre (rear) of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc surfaces deteriorated (3.5.1i)

engine management (EML) light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2017 152,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill jacking area corroded but out of pescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded but out of pescribed area

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 May 2017 152,908 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure deteriorated also (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower inner sill jacking area corroded but out of pescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower sill corroded but out of pescribed area

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 145,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2016 145,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2015 129,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded but outside all prescribed areas

o/s and n/s/f jacking points slightly corroded

o/s headlight aim weak

Fail 21 May 2015 128,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded but outside all prescribed areas

o/s and n/s/f jacking points slightly corroded

o/s headlight aim weak

Pass 19 May 2014 118,381 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing at edges

Pass 28 May 2013 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

small cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 28 May 2013 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

small cuts to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 May 2012 106,207 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 106,207 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,614 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,687 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 91,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,368 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,601 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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VA54 DZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VA54 DZF, 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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VA54 DZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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