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OW05 EKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 EKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 55,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 55,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,784 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 53,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 52,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 51,390 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at front of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 2 May 2018 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2018 48,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 17% (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,466 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 32,544 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,061 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 22,374 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 15,205 miles

nrearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge - recommend replacement

Pass 26 May 2010 10,919 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2009 8,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 6,704 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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OW05 EKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OW05 EKZ, 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 OW05 EKZ registered?

OW05 EKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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