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DA55 OET

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,113 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front brake hose insecure .

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 51,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 42,283 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,044 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 24,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 17,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,263 miles

nearside and offside front inner tyres split but not showing plycord

Fail 13 May 2013 15,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front inner tyres split but not showing plycord

Pass 10 May 2012 14,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,625 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 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

DA55 OET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DA55 OET safe to buy?

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