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DG55 WTN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,919 mi
Last recorded186,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 186,919 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 186,915 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 171,472 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2018 171,471 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to nsr flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to osr flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember next to spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 156,635 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 28 Jul 2017 156,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 6 Jul 2016 141,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 140,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 129,942 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 May 2015 129,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 124,891 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,845 miles

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

condition of exhaust system

condition of front number plate borderline

Fail 9 Apr 2013 117,845 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

condition of front number plate borderline

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 101,779 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,066 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,852 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 68,846 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,410 miles

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

rear number plate has slight water ingress

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 WTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

DG55 WTN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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