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CN55 LGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,538 mi
Last recorded123,538 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 123,538 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front flexi brake hoses perished

headlamps covers opaque

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

n/s/r lamp broken cover

n/s/r tyre deep sidewall damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails/outriggers corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear index plate faded

Fail 24 May 2019 123,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

front flexi brake hoses perished

headlamps covers opaque

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

n/s/r lamp broken cover

n/s/r tyre deep sidewall damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis rails/outriggers corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear index plate faded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside & nearside front jacking points corroding

rear exhaust fowling driveshaft

trailer socket damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2018 119,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside & nearside front jacking points corroding

rear exhaust fowling driveshaft

trailer socket damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2017 112,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorating & badly positioned

trailer socket damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorating & badly positioned

trailer socket damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,892 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre glued

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,822 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust fowling driveshaft

trailer socket damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust fowling driveshaft

trailer socket damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 69,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,978 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,052 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 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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