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DG55 NFP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

243,030 mi
Last recorded243,030 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 243,030 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Fail 4 Jul 2017 243,025 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 12 Jul 2016 240,131 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 230,071 miles

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 May 2014 187,493 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Fail 28 May 2014 187,492 miles

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 May 2013 149,663 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 110,887 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low to 2mm

rear number plate faded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,116 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

rear number plate fading

Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,099 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 86,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,480 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,642 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 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

DG55 NFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DG55 NFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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