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MK55 OHW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,601 mi
Last recorded151,601 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded below rear passenger door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers door bottom edge corroded unlikely to cause injury

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded below rear passenger door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights not working

Rear Tailgate damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 137,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 137,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 129,303 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 129,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens frosted deteriorated no dip beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine Driver’s side leak rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens frosted deteriorated no dip beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 118,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ out riger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended insercure (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,808 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 107,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,280 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 78,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,081 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,461 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,765 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 39,765 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,434 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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MK55 OHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK55 OHW, 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 MK55 OHW registered?

MK55 OHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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