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DG55 TKK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,402 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 128,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 126,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 125,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 121,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

injector chuffing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 121,731 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure retaining bolt (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

injector chuffing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,773 miles

damage to o/s door mirror

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 116,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb faulty (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure missing (1.9.3a)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

damage to o/s door mirror

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

spare wheel missing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 114,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 108,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,881 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

bonnet cable broken

front wiper blades are in a poor condition

indicator stalk loose

nearside rear panels damaged

offside rear tyre has several cuts on the sidewall

slight bind on the offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,718 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,718 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light lit on dashboard. nearside panel damaged.

leak on washer pipe

wiper blades in a poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,990 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,934 miles

reverse lights inop

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 TKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TKK, 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 TKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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