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OU05 SBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2024

Emissions unable to be completed Due to leaking injector (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Pipe resting on drive shaft o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Wipers Smearing

Fail 12 Dec 2022

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Wiper Smearing

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 185,001 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 180,013 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 180,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing Arm Bush Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside Front Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019

both rear tyres 2.5mm and scrubbing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 161,490 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,728 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 150,672 miles

rear exhaust section repaired

Fail 20 Jun 2016 150,663 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 143,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 143,092 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 131,774 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 131,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

nsf tyre scrubbed bald on outside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 121,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 114,662 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 114,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,130 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 100,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak intercooler area

Pass 13 Aug 2009 100,397 miles

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

oil leak intercooler area

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OU05 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU05 SBY, 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 OU05 SBY registered?

OU05 SBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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