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NC51 COM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

197,032 mi
Last recorded197,032 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 COM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 197,032 miles

screen damage o/s/f (wiper scuffs).

Fail 5 Apr 2018 197,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 162,102 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & Offside outer sills rusty

Nearside & Offside rear chassis legs rusty

Play in rack

Windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Mar 2017 161,050 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside & Offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & Offside outer sills rusty

Nearside & Offside rear chassis legs rusty

Nearside front tyre worn & sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre worn, inner sidewall cracked & outer sidewall damaged

Play in rack

Windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2016 130,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 127,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Apr 2014 116,757 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

unable to open side loading doors

Fail 17 Apr 2013 105,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

column switch loose

rear section both front to rear steel brake pipes

windscreen cracked around mirror

Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,509 miles

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

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

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

column switch loose

rear section both front to rear steel brake pipes

windscreen cracked around mirror

Pass 19 May 2012 95,478 miles

Consider replacing nearside wiper arm perhaps?

Engine oil low

Exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded through. Recommend replace!!

Inner sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Rear tyres inner edges worn to legal limit. Recommend replace before MoT re-test!

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Some brake pipes corroding eg rears

W/screen cracked

Front tyres load index insufficient for designated axle weight!

Fail 12 May 2012 95,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Consider replacing nearside wiper arm perhaps?

Engine oil low

Exhaust tail pipe clamp corroded through. Recommend replace!!

Inner sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear tyres inner edges worn to legal limit. Recommend replace before MoT re-test!

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Some brake pipes corroding eg rears

W/screen cracked

Wipers not fully tested due to likley 'screen damage

Front tyres load index insufficient for designated axle weight!

Pass 18 May 2011 84,933 miles

Corrosion area- offside sill

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Various front brake pads may be wearing low & slight binding to offside

Windscreen crack (zone 'B') to limit

Fail 18 May 2011 84,933 miles

Corrosion area- offside sill

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Various front brake pads may be wearing low & slight binding to offside

Windscreen crack (zone 'B') to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,648 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,381 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 29 Apr 2009 67,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 26 Apr 2008 59,396 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,396 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,148 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 54,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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NC51 COM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NC51 COM, 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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NC51 COM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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