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DG55 OTJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,479 mi
Last recorded142,479 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 142,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo outlet (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo outlet (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,783 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 122,763 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer rigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre out rigger corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sills and rear chassis members showing signs of corrosion

glow plug light illuminated

rear inner back panel corroded

rear tailgate corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2018 116,937 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2018 116,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Brake warning light illuminated indicating a fault on the system.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 110,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 110,524 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,430 miles

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

both main brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both main brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,283 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,694 miles

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

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

n/s/main brake pipe at rear slightly corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,991 miles

slight movement in n/s/front anti roll bar rubber mount

Fail 12 Feb 2013 80,848 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight movement in n/s/front anti roll bar rubber mount

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,895 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,392 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 59,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,173 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 OTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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