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DA55 ODX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

187,920 mi
Last recorded187,920 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 187,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 187,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

blast washers need replacing

front discs worn on inner face

noyse come from front wheel

oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 24 Jun 2017 173,625 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d/ bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 173,625 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d/ bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,141 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 149,248 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 136,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,084 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 128,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 115,855 miles

nsf steering arm inner joint movement advise replacement

osf metal brake pipe surface corrosion

osr brake signs of heat discs and pads showing wear

osr metal brake pipe surface corrosion

rear handbrake efficiency uneven

Fail 31 Aug 2012 115,855 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf steering arm inner joint movement advise replacement

osf metal brake pipe surface corrosion

osr brake signs of heat discs and pads showing wear

osr metal brake pipe surface corrosion

rear handbrake efficiency uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 95,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 95,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,761 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 66,429 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,429 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 ODX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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