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DG55 TKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,401 mi
Last recorded142,401 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 142,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (AT WELDED JOINT) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 142,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (AT WELDED JOINT) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,347 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 135,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rubber mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 127,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 116,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,018 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 106,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,403 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 94,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,052 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,052 miles

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

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,253 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,207 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 TKE 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 71.4%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

DG55 TKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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