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OY05 EUA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,355 mi
Last recorded177,355 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 177,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside parking/handbrake recording lower effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body and chassis corroded

suspect injector seals blowing

Fail 6 Aug 2022 177,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside parking/handbrake recording lower effort

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

body and chassis corroded

suspect injector seals blowing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 175,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside handbrake recording lower effort

Pass 21 Jul 2020 173,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 168,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

temporary repair has been made to parking brake release handle

Fail 30 Jul 2019 168,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

temporary repair has been made to parking brake release handle

Pass 10 Jul 2018 160,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 160,848 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight rotation noise ( Brake )

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At limit on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 156,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2016 152,907 miles

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

Front Both tyres wearing on edges and have some damage to outer sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both @ limit (3.5.1g)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged Both (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft universal joint worn 2nd from front ()

Rear Both brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both @ limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 147,545 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp on

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 147,545 miles

Brake pad low warning lamp on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 138,647 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,777 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,837 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,388 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,995 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,730 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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OY05 EUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY05 EUA, 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 OY05 EUA registered?

OY05 EUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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