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DA55 TAV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,749 mi
Last recorded209,749 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 209,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear - along tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion throughout

Fail 12 Dec 2017 209,472 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear - along tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin on inside

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Dec 2016 189,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded along tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 189,087 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded along tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 178,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 161,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake effort slightly low

Tailpipe mount missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 143,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 122,507 miles

front brake hoses slighlty perished

Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,064 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,983 miles

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

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

offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover split

unable to check front or rear brake pad thickness

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,278 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 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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