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MK55 OKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,365 mi
Last recorded195,365 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 195,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 193,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 189,573 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 186,001 miles

rear seats fitted to a high standards

Pass 2 Apr 2015 174,653 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 170,463 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp disconnected

n/s steering geometry appears diffrent to o/s unable to determine why

Fail 1 Apr 2014 170,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp disconnected

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s steering geometry appears diffrent to o/s unable to determine why

Pass 15 Mar 2013 157,277 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 157,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 138,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,806 miles

o/s rear tyre cut in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach the chords

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,704 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 102,449 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 102,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 76,494 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

MK55 OKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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