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EK55 SYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 82,365 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 77,323 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 54,084 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 43,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 31,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 23,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 19,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 19,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 19,379 miles

rear seat belt retainer damaged

windscreen has small scratches

Pass 13 May 2014 17,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 15,853 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 May 2012 13,878 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight scratch to near side front headlamp

Pass 26 May 2011 12,770 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 10,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 9,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,537 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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EK55 SYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK55 SYT, 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 EK55 SYT registered?

EK55 SYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is EK55 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 SYT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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