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VU55 VVB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,815 mi
Last recorded223,815 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 223,815 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 213,952 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 205,245 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 195,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 188,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 175,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 159,446 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 156,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 144,027 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,084 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 113,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,937 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 97,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,150 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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VU55 VVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU55 VVB, 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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VU55 VVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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