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OW55 DAZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,539 mi
Last recorded174,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 DAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 174,539 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 174,538 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2025 174,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 174,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 174,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 174,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2021 173,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 173,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease, preventing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 173,744 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2017 172,442 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 170,801 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 168,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 166,934 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 165,144 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 165,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2012 163,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2012 163,180 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 159,012 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 159,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 152,860 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 125,615 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 97,901 miles

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Dec 2008 97,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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OW55 DAZ 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 78.3%.

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 OW55 DAZ, 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

How do I check the history of OW55 DAZ?

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What year was OW55 DAZ registered?

OW55 DAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is OW55 DAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 DAZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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