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DA55 TCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,317 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,970 miles

offside door mirror and glass damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

offside door mirror and glass damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,680 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,504 miles

cuts in nearside rear outer tyre wall

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,846 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,587 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 TCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 TCJ registered?

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

Is DA55 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 TCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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