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DG55 OSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,462 mi
Last recorded152,462 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 152,462 miles

Both headlamps beam image poor

High level brake lamp inop

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

Nearside outer sill corroded under side door

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear outer sill coroded

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 46,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,451 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 36,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,767 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 27,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet release cable disconnected from release catch in vehicle.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,748 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,748 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,834 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 20,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,772 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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DG55 OSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSU, 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 DG55 OSU registered?

DG55 OSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is DG55 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 OSU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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