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DE55 OEY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 1/4 damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2022

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

damage to body

Pass 2 Mar 2021 213,794 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 196,400 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 297,291 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front hub slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2017 175,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 168,423 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

steering wheel upper bearing / sings of wear

Pass 1 Jul 2015 160,061 miles

Near side front tyre damagesd on inner wall.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 160,047 miles

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

Near side front tyre damagesd on inner wall.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 138,250 miles

1.slight play in upper steering bush. 2.front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 86,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,499 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 OEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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