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OE55 ESO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,218 mi
Last recorded130,218 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 121,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 121,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,423 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 101,362 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,278 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 82,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,064 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 44,394 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 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ESO, 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 OE55 ESO registered?

OE55 ESO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is OE55 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE55 ESO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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