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CN55 LGG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,231 mi
Last recorded162,231 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 LGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 162,231 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly blowing

spare wheel insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 162,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust slightly blowing

spare wheel insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,475 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

propshaft uj slight play

Fail 27 Oct 2011 129,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

propshaft uj slight play

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 99,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,281 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 79,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 149,244 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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CN55 LGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN55 LGG, 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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CN55 LGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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