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DA55 AFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 135,802 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 130,774 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 130,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [ 205/65/16C/107/105T ] (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt cracked

high level stop light not working

Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [ 205/65/16C/107/105T ] (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt cracked

high level stop light not working

Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,444 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C/107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary belt cracked

high level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre worn low [ 2.5 mm approx ]

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,114 miles

Reversing Lights Not Working

Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,489 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 108,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,561 miles

Advise both sides door check straps broken

Advise both sides electric windows not working

Advise reverse lights not working

Fail 16 Mar 2015 101,559 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Advise both sides door check straps broken

Advise both sides electric windows not working

Advise front brake disc's worn

Advise reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,848 miles

Advise drivers window does not work

Offside rear caliper sliding pins have no dust cover

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise driver window not working

Advise offside front caliper sliding pins have no dust seal

Advise rear brake disc's corroded and worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,495 miles

Advise both sides door check strap broken or insecure

Advise front brake disc's worn

Advise offside front caliper slide dust cove missing

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 73,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise both sides door check strap broken or insecure

Advise front brake disc's worn

Advise offside front caliper slide dust cove missing

Advise rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,434 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,381 miles

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

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

amber brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,375 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

amber brake pad warning light on dash

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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DA55 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA55 AFV, 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 DA55 AFV registered?

DA55 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is DA55 AFV safe to buy?

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