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ST53 DOG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,870 mi
Last recorded115,870 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,870 miles

Inner Sills corroded

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance just met limit

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 112,918 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

inner sills corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2020 111,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,308 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,248 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on out rigger

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

Offside Front Corrosion on out rigger

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Corrosion on out rigger

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

Offside Front Corrosion on out rigger

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 90,380 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,845 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,023 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,758 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,635 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,635 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,815 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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ST53 DOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ST53 DOG, 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 ST53 DOG registered?

ST53 DOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is ST53 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 DOG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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