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DE55 XJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,746 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 97,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 146,553 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 146,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 85,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 83,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 82,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

possible injector blow by

Fail 16 Apr 2018 80,457 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly damaged

possible injector blow by

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,411 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and low on tread

Fail 28 Apr 2015 72,411 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,726 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre poerished/cracked (cords not yet exposed) and is also worn (approx 3mm)

Offside front tyre perished/cracked (cords not yet exposed)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,724 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

exhaust tail pipe blowing

front brake disc's lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Apr 2013 65,417 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall (cords not exposed)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,360 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall (cords not exposed)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 55,169 miles

Bonnet release handle damaged but still releases bonnet

Front brake disks worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,911 miles

Nsf wiper blade starting to tear/streaking slightly

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 44,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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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DE55 XJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DE55 XJZ, 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 XJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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