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VE54 HEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 HEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,856 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 77,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,619 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,634 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,634 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,573 miles

n/s headlamp on highest level

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,427 miles

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

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

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 HEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE54 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 HEV registered?

VE54 HEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is VE54 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 HEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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