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MK55 OMA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,962 mi
Last recorded158,962 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 158,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points x2 both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,044 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower A post reinforcement, both sides x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearings rough when rotated , x2 both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 152,480 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 152,469 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 148,913 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,732 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 145,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 138,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Tie rod has slight play

Fail 11 Feb 2020 138,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Tie rod has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,953 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 128,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,642 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 109,446 miles

front brake discs worn thin

indicator switch feels loose

Fail 9 Nov 2015 109,446 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn thin

indicator switch feels loose

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,734 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to open rear door additional locks fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,124 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,611 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,000 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 33,567 miles

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

o/s front tyre fethering on inner edge

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 OMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 OMA registered?

MK55 OMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is MK55 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 OMA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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