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NC55 OWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,166 mi
Last recorded174,166 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 174,166 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,813 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 161,030 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 161,030 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Replaced at end of test (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 138,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 135,296 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,514 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 118,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,187 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,168 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/r tyre has a split on tread

Fail 13 Jul 2010 71,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

drivers wiper split

n/s mirror glass slightly loose

n/s/r tyre cut across tread

Pass 13 Jul 2010 71,192 miles

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

drivers wiper split

n/s mirror glass slightly loose

n/s/r tyre cut across tread

Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

near side rear tyre has a cut across width of tread area but no cordes reached or exposed

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

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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NC55 OWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NC55 OWD, 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 NC55 OWD registered?

NC55 OWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is NC55 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 OWD shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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