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YF54 WNC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 99,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nsf near rear subframe bush mounting under plastic trim (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center pipe to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning on

various rusty chassis components

Fail 12 Nov 2019 99,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by o/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill + chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

underside of van WELL corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 85,780 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside inner rack end worn

Offside middle outrigger corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2015 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to door step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside inner rack end worn

Offside middle outrigger corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,632 miles

Brake pad AWS illuminated (pads still serviceable)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 60,632 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pad AWS illuminated (pads still serviceable)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,021 miles

Brake pad wear AWS light showing system fault

Engine oil indicator level low

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2013 55,018 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad wear AWS light showing system fault

Engine oil indicator level low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,814 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2011 42,814 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,041 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 27,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 19,208 miles

park brake pedal travel requires adjustment

wiper blade rubbers contaminated ( not affecting operation )

Fail 4 Feb 2008 19,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake pedal travel requires adjustment

wiper blade rubbers contaminated ( not affecting operation )

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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YF54 WNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YF54 WNC, 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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YF54 WNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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