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DG55 SBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

442,567 mi
Last recorded442,567 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 442,567 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 406,798 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 362,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 322,878 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 322,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 276,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 231,140 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 178,047 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 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

DG55 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is DG55 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 SBY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG55 SBY have outstanding finance?

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