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DE55 OER

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 113,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,762 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s inner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 111,684 miles

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

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

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sill section / jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s inner brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,183 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 107,345 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 100,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,205 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,262 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,262 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,907 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 55,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,031 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wear in steering

Fail 12 Oct 2011 48,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,699 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,803 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,893 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 OER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OER, 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 OER registered?

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

Is DE55 OER safe to buy?

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