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EK55 TGX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 114,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 107,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,731 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,524 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f drop link ball joints slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 73,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,210 miles

crack in nearside of screen ,not in swept area

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 TGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

EK55 TGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is EK55 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 TGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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