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DG55 NFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 158,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% brakes fluctuating, recommend repair (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and has damage to sidewall

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm or less and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and slightly damp (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places, structural and non structural. Able to resist thumb pressure (6.1.B.2)

brake pad warning lamp present on dash

Fail 3 Apr 2018 153,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH DROP LINKS* (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% brakes fluctuating, recommend repair (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and has damage to sidewall

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm or less and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded and slightly damp (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places, structural and non structural. Able to resist thumb pressure (6.1.B.2)

brake pad warning lamp present on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,547 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 145,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 134,659 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 127,783 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 113,353 miles

pad warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 107,804 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,235 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear no plate

Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,731 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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DG55 NFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG55 NFJ, 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 DG55 NFJ registered?

DG55 NFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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