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DA55 OES

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

265,504 mi
Last recorded265,504 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 OES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 265,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 258,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 252,141 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 252,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 247,995 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 247,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 240,800 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 225,321 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 204,469 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 204,431 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 204,421 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 179,528 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 179,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012
Fail 13 Sep 2012 149,735 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 114,737 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 204,971 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 59,933 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 59,912 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,652 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,824 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 OES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 OES, 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 20 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 OES registered?

DA55 OES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is DA55 OES safe to buy?

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