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CX55 AOW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,492 mi
Last recorded113,492 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 113,492 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,957 miles

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

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

Offside mid outer sill corroded holed

Fail 30 Jun 2022 106,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside mid outer sill corroded holed

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,982 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 94,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,037 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 199,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,907 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 85,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 83,761 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,307 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 75,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake noisey

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,227 miles

Nearside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has damage to the outter side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,486 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 70,486 miles

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

windscreen chipped o s r disc dirt sheald corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 58,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 43,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CX55 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CX55 AOW, 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 CX55 AOW registered?

CX55 AOW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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