MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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