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DE55 OCX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,228 mi
Last recorded213,228 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 213,228 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 213,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 202,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 189,451 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 181,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 177,432 miles

body trims missing from n/s + o/s rear

handbrake near end of adjustment

n/s front bumper slight displacement

Fail 1 May 2015 177,432 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body trims missing from n/s + o/s rear

handbrake near end of adjustment

n/s front bumper slight displacement

Pass 13 May 2014 165,927 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 165,927 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 156,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 156,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 143,560 miles

handbrake free travel needs some attention

heardlamp patterns becoming poor ,condensed

rear tyres appox 2mm left

Fail 9 May 2012 143,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake free travel needs some attention

heardlamp patterns becoming poor ,condensed

pad warning light on

rear tyres appox 2mm left

some cuts to n/s front tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 123,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 123,062 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 109,529 miles

parking brake reserve travel needs some attention

Pass 2 Nov 2009 96,174 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,322 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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DE55 OCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 OCX, 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 DE55 OCX registered?

DE55 OCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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