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DG55 WXH

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,359 mi
Last recorded170,359 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 170,359 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 160,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 152,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 144,374 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 120,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,834 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both springs (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyes inner edges worn

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,131 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 181,558 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,750 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 96,612 miles

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

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

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

both windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 90,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,366 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,819 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,448 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,487 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 WXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXH, 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 WXH registered?

DG55 WXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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