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NC54 FNM

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,135 mi
Last recorded175,135 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 175,135 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 175,131 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 164,472 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 164,472 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 151,920 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 151,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 135,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,881 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 120,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,987 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 960,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,081 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 87,080 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,068 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 71,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,604 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit outer casing coming away slightly from unit allowing water to enter the assembly

Fail 9 Feb 2008 45,023 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked out wiper swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,023 miles

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

windscreen cracked out wiper swept area

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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NC54 FNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NC54 FNM, 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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NC54 FNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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