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EK55 THU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,264 mi
Last recorded96,264 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 142,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 131,028 miles

nearside loading door outer handle

Pass 27 Nov 2014 71,328 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,309 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 92,288 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet pull broken

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light on

Damage to sidewalls of both front tyres

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

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,607 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 59,607 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front and rear discs worn

Sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,672 miles

centre stop not working!

light scratches on nearside windscreen!

Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,911 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 20,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 THU 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 76.9%.

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 THU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 THU registered?

EK55 THU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 THU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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