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DA55 TBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,977 mi
Last recorded153,977 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 153,977 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some damage to nearside front tyre wall

Fail 3 Jul 2018 153,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 145,672 miles

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

nearside rear shock bushes worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 138,165 miles

front tyres perished.

some binding of offside rear brake.

some damage to nearside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,467 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,202 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 182,473 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 182,126 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,817 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Fail 11 Jan 2011 70,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

handbrake pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lens

Fail 24 Feb 2010 59,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,653 miles

front inner pads not fully visible

sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

travel on parking brake

Fail 19 Feb 2009 44,653 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front inner pads not fully visible

sidewall damage n/s/r tyre

travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,726 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 43,725 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

DA55 TBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is DA55 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 TBU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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