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DE55 ODB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

368,147 mi
Last recorded368,147 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 368,147 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 335,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 300,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 300,287 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 262,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 262,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2012 230,363 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 230,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 212,791 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 212,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 176,083 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 176,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,520 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 137,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 109,323 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,488 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 ODB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 DE55 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

DE55 ODB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 ODB 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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