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DA55 EBK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,552 mi
Last recorded248,552 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 248,552 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 248,552 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 248,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 248,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired CALIPER CARRIER (3.5.1n)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ALL (6.2.B.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating ALL (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 234,980 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 234,980 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 195,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 195,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 163,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 131,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 131,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,651 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 97,648 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,710 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,764 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

DA55 EBK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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