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OV55 PRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

179,549 mi
Last recorded179,549 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 PRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 179,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 179,549 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 178,763 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 178,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 176,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 174,536 miles

Drivers door and offside rear wheel arch corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Glow plug warning light sometimes stays illuminated

Nearside Front Inner SILL HOLED / CORRODED - NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO CUT ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 172,506 miles

Brake pad warning light on - not worn to sensors

Front jacking points corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 172,505 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort recorded from parking brake - nearside and offside and sticking (1.4.1 (a))

Brake pad warning light on - not worn to sensors

Front jacking points corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 169,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 166,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALLS PERISHED AND WORN THIN IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 163,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 159,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 149,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is cut in various places (not deep enough to expose cords)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 133,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 133,938 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 182,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 100,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 146,328 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 146,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 118,449 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,347 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,763 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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OV55 PRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OV55 PRZ, 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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OV55 PRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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