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MK55 OLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,791 mi
Last recorded222,791 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 222,791 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 215,940 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 215,931 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 210,184 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front and rear (cracking) (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 196,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 186,728 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 175,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 165,833 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 156,662 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 156,662 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 141,110 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 141,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 114,476 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,268 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 OLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

MK55 OLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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