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DG55 NGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,405 mi
Last recorded166,405 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 166,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade worn/split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

corrosion to rear wheel arch areas

Fail 27 Jan 2025 165,807 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective and seat belt webbing twisted (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective and seat belt webbing twisted (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhust section not exiting vehicle causing fumes to enter cabin (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bot front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack end ball joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt clasp casing missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear arches corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,066 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low and close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear side doors open from inside only

Fail 24 Jan 2024 153,066 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low and close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear side doors open from inside only

Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 134,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side door can't be opened from outside vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 134,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side door can't be opened from outside vehicle.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 2 Oct 2020 125,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,411 miles

Front exhaust clamp on turbo deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside, chrome deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front quarter window damaged, not effecting drivers view

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,030 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 122,939 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 164,422 miles

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

parkbrake lever is very close to end of travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 107,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,271 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,264 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 85,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DG55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DG55 NGE, 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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DG55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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