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MX55 EYK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,036 mi
Last recorded140,036 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 EYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 140,036 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 126,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,598 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front head lights (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,793 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 62,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,575 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r/jacking point rubber missing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 59,575 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r/jacking point rubber missing

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,717 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,010 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 46,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,767 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,765 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,489 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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MX55 EYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX55 EYK, 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 MX55 EYK registered?

MX55 EYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is MX55 EYK safe to buy?

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