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YX54 GWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,358 mi
Last recorded217,358 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 GWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 217,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has all over corrosion

both head lamps just passed test

sliding doors corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2020 217,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges on door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear suspension mounting to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edges on door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mounting to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective doesn't retract back when pulled out (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 213,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer front face area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective UV Discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to out rigger area. Small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 213,339 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer front face area (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective UV Discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to out rigger area. Small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near brake flexy hose corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 209,675 miles

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 209,641 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 206,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 206,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded In engine bay from ABS unit at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Severely cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses have U.V. discolouration (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated To brake caliper cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 204,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (front section under bonnet) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 203,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 202,035 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 195,442 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 195,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 184,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leak from dipstick tube seal/sump gasket area

Pass 24 Nov 2010 155,536 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 131,498 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 131,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 104,269 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YX54 GWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YX54 GWF, 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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YX54 GWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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