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VE54 PZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,702 mi
Last recorded167,702 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 PZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 167,702 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side under sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 160,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 153,816 miles

Engine oil leak slightly

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 153,816 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear centre outer door has corroded & has a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre corroded and hole (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak slightly

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,765 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low n/s/f out rigger slight corrosion front discs wearing thin n/s/f shocker weak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 133,601 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 133,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 122,417 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 107,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,502 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 89,042 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,642 miles

rack boots showing signs of deteriation

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,642 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rack boots showing signs of deteriation

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,578 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2008 68,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 PZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PZZ, 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 VE54 PZZ registered?

VE54 PZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is VE54 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 PZZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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