MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade worn/split on edge (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test
corrosion to rear wheel arch areas
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective and seat belt webbing twisted (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective and seat belt webbing twisted (7.1.2 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rear tail pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhust section not exiting vehicle causing fumes to enter cabin (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bot front shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack end ball joints have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt clasp casing missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
rear arches corroding
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low and close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear side doors open from inside only
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low and close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear side doors open from inside only
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side door can't be opened from outside vehicle.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 5.2mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side door can't be opened from outside vehicle.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 235/45R18 100W XL. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
brake pad wear indicator illuminated
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front exhaust clamp on turbo deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside, chrome deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing slightly out of shape
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front quarter window damaged, not effecting drivers view
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parkbrake lever is very close to end of travel
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DG55 NGE, 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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DG55 NGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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