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OE55 EPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

256,163 mi
Last recorded256,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 256,163 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body has some corrosion

n/s o/s seat belt need help to retrack

Fail 8 Jul 2025 255,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body has some corrosion

n/s o/s seat belt need help to retrack

Pass 22 Jun 2024 247,012 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged need help to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around lifting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 238,503 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt need help to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 228,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 216,787 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat belt need help to retract

Pass 18 Jun 2020 205,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 197,584 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 187,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 180,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and dust cover damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 166,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 146,560 miles

prop shaft uj worn front anti roll bar bushes worn/rear discs/pads well worn

Fail 21 Dec 2012 119,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,708 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 69,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre damage to sidewall, not exposing cords

Parking brake travel excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,170 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,584 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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OE55 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE55 EPY, 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 OE55 EPY registered?

OE55 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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