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NC55 OWF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,329 mi
Last recorded127,329 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 127,329 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R light lense cracked

O/S/R shocker cover corroded and holed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

brake disc back plates corroded and holed

heavy corrosion to underside and welding repairs carried out

low handbrake effort N/S/R

rear cross member and both sides rear inner sills corroded and holed not prescribed

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,486 miles

Both sides front and rear jacking points corroded

Both sides rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

Both sides rear inner sills corroded and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main b pipes to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R cross member and both sides rear inner sills @ back of wheel arches corroded and holed not prescribed

O/S/R light lense cracked

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 123,247 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Both sides front and rear jacking points corroded

Both sides rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

Both sides rear inner sills corroded and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main b pipes to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R cross member and both sides rear inner sills @ back of wheel arches corroded and holed not prescribed

O/S/R light lense cracked

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,025 miles

Both front headlamps frosted poor images

Both front outriggers corroded and weak

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R chassis above rear suspension arm mountings

O/S/R light lense cracked and water in light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jan 2022 118,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Next to top of coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis above rear suspension arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps frosted poor images

Both front outriggers corroded and weak

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok

Front and rear discs worn pads appear ok

N/S/R chassis above rear suspension arm mountings

N/S/R chassis above rear suspension arm mountings

O/S/R light lense cracked and water in light unit

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

general corrosion to both sides rear chassis and riggers

poor dip beam images

rear exhaust hanger broken and exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,706 miles

centre exhaust joint loose

general corrosion to rear chassis

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,481 miles

All of underside of vehicle slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 108,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

All of underside of vehicle slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,163 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 104,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 93,625 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 93,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,520 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 83,692 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,299 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 72,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,862 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 48,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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