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MK55 OMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,818 mi
Last recorded168,818 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 168,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front seat slightly ripped

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2020 168,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front seat slightly ripped

Offside Rear Outer lamp unit cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2019 166,029 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked and taped

Rear wheel arch getting jagger edges

Pass 12 Dec 2017 160,778 miles

Offside Front Inner door panel mising

Offside Rear panel strip missing

engine mange meant lamp on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 160,777 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner door panel mising

Offside Rear panel strip missing

engine mange meant lamp on

Pass 10 Dec 2016 162,420 miles

Nearside door strip missing

Offside door strip missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 158,127 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

handbrake on mot limit

nearside front wing insecure

Fail 5 Aug 2015 158,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

front wiper blades in poor condition

handbrake on mot limit

nearside front wing insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2014 152,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 144,750 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,624 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,851 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deterorating and edge wear noted

front number plate cracked

offside mirror shroud missing

offside rear lens cracked

offside wiper borderline pass for clearing screen

Fail 26 Oct 2009 128,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall deterorating and edge wear noted

front number plate cracked

offside mirror shroud missing

offside rear lens cracked

offside wiper borderline pass for clearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2008 97,286 miles

Offside mirror shroud missing

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OMJ, 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 OMJ registered?

MK55 OMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is MK55 OMJ safe to buy?

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