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DA55 ODS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,989 mi
Last recorded226,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ODS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 226,989 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside sliding door damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2022 208,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 194,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 177,035 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 162,196 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 162,189 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 153,158 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 153,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 145,326 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 145,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,845 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 137,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 125,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 119,560 miles

It appears that all tyres have been run under inflated or overloaded, , signs of running on sidewall apparant

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

Nearside rear tyre has several cuts , chunks out of the outer sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 107,356 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 62,381 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ODS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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