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EA54 OCG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,386 mi
Last recorded105,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 OCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion built up along underside of the vehicle and along suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,386 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides rear inner sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion built up along underside of the vehicle and along suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,145 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,415 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 82,415 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,562 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

floor and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

floor and brake pipes undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2018 61,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,819 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point/seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 48,869 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,869 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s door checkstraps loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,518 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,160 miles

sidewall splitting o/s/f tyre

slight exhaust blow mid section

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,844 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,976 miles

drivers door check strap bolt missing

exhaust clamp broken (turbo-down pipe)

o/s/r door check strap defective

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 29,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,500 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,805 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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EA54 OCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EA54 OCG, 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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EA54 OCG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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