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EA05 NYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,225 mi
Last recorded207,225 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 207,225 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 188,949 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 180,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 169,350 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

wheels sit just outside arches

Fail 26 Jan 2021 169,107 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

wheels sit just outside arches

Pass 16 May 2019 146,428 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil Leak

Pass 26 May 2018 138,555 miles

slight cracks in both front brake hoses

slight knock from steering

Pass 23 May 2017 129,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre flat a time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 129,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre flat at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre flat a time of test

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 125,440 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 110,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 95,347 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 90,645 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish outside wall

Fail 13 May 2013 90,645 miles

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

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

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish outside wall

Pass 29 May 2012 87,442 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise h/brake reqs adjustment

Pass 25 May 2010 59,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 35,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYF, 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 EA05 NYF registered?

EA05 NYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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