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DE05 OPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,842 mi
Last recorded132,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 132,842 miles

all jacking point areas corroding

both rear sliding doors corroding

chassis corroding

front brake discs pitted

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake flexible hose deteriorating

nearside front jacking point block missing

offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside front jacking point block area heavily and holed

offside front wing panel area corroding

offside sliding door lower runner corroding

rear brake backing plates corroding

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2021 132,842 miles

Brake performance not tested due to coil spring broken fouling tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling coil spring 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all jacking point areas corroding

both rear sliding doors corroding

chassis corroding

front brake discs pitted

front number plate damaged

nearside front brake flexible hose deteriorating

nearside front jacking point block missing

nearside front tyre wearing to edges

offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorating

offside front wing panel area corroding

offside sliding door lower runner corroding

rear brake backing plates corroding

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,015 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 131,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases off turbo and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play both uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 127,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 24 Feb 2018 106,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,818 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 77,289 miles

exhaust center section slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 69,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 69,272 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,582 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Jun 2012 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 54,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,194 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rack boots twisted

Pass 1 May 2009 37,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2008 29,677 miles

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

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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DE05 OPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE05 OPP, 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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DE05 OPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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