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EA05 NXW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,150 mi
Last recorded139,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 139,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED WITH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FRONT TYRE VALVES ARE PERISHING >> NEW ADVISED

RED STOP DASH FAN SYMBOL SHOWING ON DASH >> CHECK ADVISED

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R OLD/PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 139,150 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose porous O/S/R (1.1.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH PLASTIC LENSES OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED WITH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FRONT TYRE VALVES ARE PERISHING >> NEW ADVISED

RED STOP DASH FAN SYMBOL SHOWING ON DASH >> CHECK ADVISED

SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON

TYRE/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R OLD/PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine oil level is low

service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,377 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight play at both steering arms

Vehicle shows signs of of accident damage at nearside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 124,377 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight play at both steering arms

Vehicle shows accident damage on nearside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 124,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Slight play at both steering arms

Vehicle shows accident damage on nearside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,843 miles

Child seats fitted cannot inspect all belts properly

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 75,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,094 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,459 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 39,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,883 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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EA05 NXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EA05 NXW, 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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EA05 NXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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