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EY55 UKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,745 mi
Last recorded216,745 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 UKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 216,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 216,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 201,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 186,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 186,293 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 172,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 158,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 143,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 143,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 116,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 85,412 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull broken

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,692 miles

bonnet pull broken

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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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EY55 UKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY55 UKE, 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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EY55 UKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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