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OU55 XVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,950 mi
Last recorded184,950 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 184,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 184,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 171,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 171,878 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 162,395 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 162,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 152,364 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 152,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot is split

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,671 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 139,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,645 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,645 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REar diff oil leak

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REar diff oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,224 miles

n/s/f and mid Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2012 93,802 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f and mid Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2011 83,122 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 114,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 48,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,636 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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OU55 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OU55 XVJ, 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 OU55 XVJ registered?

OU55 XVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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