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DA55 DZC

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,323 mi
Last recorded183,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 DZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 183,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 181,300 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places both sides,also front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 181,300 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places both sides,also front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,388 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

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

knock in steering,

Pass 1 Aug 2019 175,532 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged,

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

indicator switch insecure,

Fail 31 Jul 2019 175,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged,

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

indicator switch insecure,

Pass 2 Aug 2018 168,089 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 168,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 161,068 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 161,068 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine, (7.2.3)

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

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides, (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 155,447 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear shock absorber weak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 139,887 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 139,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 131,098 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 99,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 99,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,268 miles

slight splits in outer tread area of both front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,941 miles

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

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

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 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DA55 DZC, 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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DA55 DZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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