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PX55 TZA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

200,865 mi
Last recorded200,865 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 200,865 miles

both outer sills and undersills getting corroded

offside rear lens cracked

some corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 27 Feb 2025 192,775 miles

rear subframe mounting points getting corroded

some damage offside rear lens

Pass 23 Feb 2024 185,904 miles

offside rear lens cracked

poor image both headlamps

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 179,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both handbrakes lazy

front subframe mounting points getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

small crack centre windscreen

some corrosion both rear outer arches

some corrosion rear undersills and front chassis outriggers

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 172,688 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

poor image both headlamps

rear chassis rails and suspension mounting points getting corroded

some corrosion front chassis outriggers

some damage nearside seatbelt lock

Pass 28 Jan 2021 164,763 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

poor image both headlamps

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails ,crossmembers and outriggers

tow bar and mounting points getting corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 156,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre close to limit

some play front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2018 150,275 miles

some corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,683 miles

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,945 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 111,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,369 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,670 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,661 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,070 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 39,263 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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PX55 TZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PX55 TZA, 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 PX55 TZA registered?

PX55 TZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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