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DK55 YOF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,576 mi
Last recorded155,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 155,576 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,582 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 90,555 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 88,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 84,689 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 84,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes in vehicle structrure. 1 one on each side, nearside and offside (underbody near the inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 80,697 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 80,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 77,513 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 77,508 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf/osf/osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 74,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,065 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 67,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,891 miles

Nearside Front worn - outer

Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,886 miles

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

Nearside Front worn - outer

Pass 6 Jun 2015 59,074 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 55,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 49,074 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 48,232 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Fail 28 Apr 2012 48,193 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,658 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,502 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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DK55 YOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK55 YOF, 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 DK55 YOF registered?

DK55 YOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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