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FY55 NZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,499 mi
Last recorded182,499 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 182,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 182,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,607 miles

Brake Warning Light on Dash

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 178,308 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake Warning Light on Dash

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 172,539 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 172,539 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,790 miles

Front tyres wearing excessively on inner edges, also wearing close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2015 165,270 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 258,429 miles

both rear and o/s/f brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 15 Nov 2013 249,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 249,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 241,870 miles

exh tail pipe corroded and cracked and blowing

rear number plate deteriorateing

Fail 16 Nov 2012 241,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exh tail pipe corroded and cracked and blowing

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 143,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 143,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 110,427 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 110,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,942 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,629 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 70,514 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

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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FY55 NZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY55 NZK, 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 FY55 NZK registered?

FY55 NZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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