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DG55 OSL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,162 mi
Last recorded123,162 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 123,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner and outer) -SILLS- heavily corroded (front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner and outer) -SILLS- heavily corroded (front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 123,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle much lower than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner and outer) -SILLS- heavily corroded (front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (inner and outer) -SILLS- heavily corroded (front to back) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,235 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Both sides(Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 105,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure coil spring has movement while the while the vehicle was on jack. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Rear Inner Both sides(Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,264 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion advancing on sills and underside on and or near prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

Fail 4 Aug 2023 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +worn to base layer on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion advancing on sills and underside on and or near prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion forming on underside suspension components

Pass 13 Jul 2022 88,801 miles

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

corrosion forming sills and underside / components

Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,800 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion forming sills and underside / components

Pass 18 May 2021 76,834 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 76,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,566 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front surface corrosion to chassis rails by rear of subframe (nearside + offside)

Nearside Front front most suspension arm bolt not fully on to lock nut

Nearside Front rear most of inner step crossmember surface corrosion

Nearside Front rigid fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front surface corrosion to rigid brake pipe in engine bay

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner valance slightly corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

Rear crossmember surface corrosion in various places

Rear outer seals surface corrosion (nearside + offside)

Rear surface corrosion to chassis rail's in various places (nearside + offside)

auxiliary belt slightly perished

surface corrosion to inner seals (nearside + offside)

yellow brake waring light staying on

Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside + offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside + offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside + offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front surface corrosion to chassis rails by rear of subframe (nearside + offside)

Nearside Front front most suspension arm bolt not fully on to lock nut

Nearside Front rear most of inner step crossmember surface corrosion

Nearside Front rigid fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front surface corrosion to rigid brake pipe in engine bay

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner valance slightly corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

Rear crossmember surface corrosion in various places

Rear outer seals surface corrosion (nearside + offside)

Rear surface corrosion to chassis rail's in various places (nearside + offside)

auxiliary belt slightly perished

surface corrosion to inner seals (nearside + offside)

yellow brake waring light staying on

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front most suspension arm bolt, nut not fully onto nylon lock

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

front exhaust clamp slightly corroded

nearside + offside front engine mounts slightly deteriorated

nearside inner sill surface corrosion front to rear

nearside rear inner valance surface corrosion

offside inner sill surface corrosion front to rear

rear gearbox support stabilizer slightly deteriorated

spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to fuel line by nearside front chassis rail

surface corrosion to nearside + offside chassis rail (by rear of sub frame)

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points to inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer sills

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to rear crossmemeber

Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front most suspension arm bolt, nut not fully onto nylon lock

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

front exhaust clamp slightly corroded

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside + offside front engine mounts slightly deteriorated

nearside inner sill surface corrosion front to rear

nearside rear inner valance surface corrosion

offside inner sill surface corrosion front to rear

rear gearbox support stabilizer slightly deteriorated

spare tyre defective

surface corrosion to fuel line by nearside front chassis rail

surface corrosion to nearside + offside chassis rail (by rear of sub frame)

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points to inner sills

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear outer sills

surface corrosion to power steering pipes

surface corrosion to rear crossmemeber

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,385 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,865 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 52,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 51,172 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,693 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cable detached from handle

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 37,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 32,288 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,187 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,976 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 27,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 24,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,420 miles

Nearside 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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DG55 OSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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