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DA55 ODU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,993 mi
Last recorded105,993 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 101,274 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 101,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2016 95,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 95,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,448 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general bodywork corrosion

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

general bodywork corrosion

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre tread low and tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2014 76,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre tread low and tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 21,996 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,723 miles

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 ODU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

DA55 ODU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DA55 ODU safe to buy?

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