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EK55 TKD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,738 mi
Last recorded187,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 187,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 172,558 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 156,298 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 140,724 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 15 Jan 2018 128,045 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 105,063 miles

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 80,121 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

condensation in n/s head light

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,066 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,153 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,982 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

EK55 TKD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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