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NC55 OWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,821 mi
Last recorded99,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 99,821 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg rusted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc worn

brake pipes greased

petrol flap insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front chassis leg rusted

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake pipes greased

petrol flap insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,200 miles

Offside Front Lower balljoint slight play

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

both rear coil springs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower balljoint slight play

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

both rear coil springs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,615 miles

both front tyres 3,5mm,slight uneven wear

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underbody

rear brake discs poor condition

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,697 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,634 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,271 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,715 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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NC55 OWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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