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VA54 HRE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,142 mi
Last recorded189,142 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 189,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

wear to inner edge of both rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2021 187,259 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 182,615 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 182,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 170,127 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2018 160,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak gearbox . ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2017 150,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 145,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 139,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 130,594 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 122,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,779 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,484 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,231 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,849 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRE, 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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What year was VA54 HRE registered?

VA54 HRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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