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MX55 EWO

2005 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,592 mi
Last recorded113,592 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Atego98,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 EWO
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 113,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 2 Oct 2024 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear tyres over 10 years old

Fail 2 Oct 2024 107,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside steering track rod very close to road spring u bolt when steering on full lock

Rear all rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at silencer fleixie (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear tyres close to 10 years old

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,341 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 83,268 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,387 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,244 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity All not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

all side marker lights not working

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,705 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,974 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,562 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,860 miles

front tyres odd wear

minor exhaust leak front clamp

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,105 miles

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust clamp slight blow

front tyres odd wear

front wipers poor,o/s split

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,814 miles

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

front s/abs weak

front tyre edges worn

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,814 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

front s/abs weak

front tyre edges worn

o/s/r brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,594 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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MX55 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 98,986 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX55 EWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX55 EWO registered?

MX55 EWO is a 2005 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is MX55 EWO safe to buy?

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