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VE54 HCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 140,798 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Passenger seat base loose

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

centre propshaft bearing worn

corrosion to sills and chassis rails

parking effort only just met minumum requirements

Fail 26 Jul 2021 119,896 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

centre propshaft bearing worn

corrosion to sills and chassis rails

parking effort only just met minumum requirements

Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,618 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,800 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 105,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,096 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 99,096 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases smells of exhaust gases in cabin injector seals leaking (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rubber hose on fuel filter (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside side loading door corrosion hole

Rear drive shaft cv gaiters perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 90,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill section (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases smells of exhaust gases in cabin injector seals leaking (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rubber hose on fuel filter (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside side loading door corrosion hole

Rear drive shaft cv gaiters perished

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear nail

oil level on min

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 85,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear nail

oil level on min

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,116 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil level on min

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,291 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,725 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside headlight

indicator stalk slightly insecure

noise from both rear brakes when wheels are rotated

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

offside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

parking brake travel high but still has reserve travel

Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,725 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside headlight

noise from both rear brakes when wheels are rotated

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

offside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

parking brake travel high but still has reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,541 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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VE54 HCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE54 HCO, 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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VE54 HCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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