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NC54 NYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

192,605 mi
Last recorded192,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 NYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 192,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin under bonnet exhaust fumes from ...1.turbo area and ...2.injector seal leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near coil spring 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 186,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 186,428 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both headlights fogged

Pass 4 Jun 2018 181,223 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 22 May 2018 181,223 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2017 173,024 miles

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

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

Glow plug warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Hinged door can not be opened

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted

Parking brake applied warning light illuminated

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1n)

Rear chassis corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn, o/s/f outer disc has surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 173,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, just behind the front wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot operated one (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired Release lever (3.1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure side to side movement at the steering wheel (2.1.2d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

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

Glow plug warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Hinged door can not be opened

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter twisted

Parking brake applied warning light illuminated

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1n)

Rear chassis corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn, o/s/f outer disc has surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet secondary release is stiff in operation

exhaust heatshield insecure

high visibility/centre stoplamp inoperative

limited reserve travel at parking brake pedal

nearside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly worn

the centre exhaust clamp is corroded/broken however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure

unable to open offside and nearside side loading doors

Fail 17 Jun 2015 161,100 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet secondary release is stiff in operation

exhaust heatshield insecure

high visibility/centre stoplamp inoperative

limited reserve travel at parking brake pedal

nearside front wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly worn

the centre exhaust clamp is corroded/broken however the exhaust is still deemed to be secure

unable to open offside and nearside side loading doors

Pass 13 Jun 2014 151,641 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 151,641 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,851 miles

Bulb malfunction light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stoplight bulb not working

the rear section of exhaust is lisghtly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bulb malfunction light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

glow plug warning light stays on

the rear section of exhaust is lisghtly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 126,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 126,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 106,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 98,309 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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NC54 NYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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