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ND55 XBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,307 mi
Last recorded173,307 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 XBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 173,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 171,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 171,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 171,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 171,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside driver door bottom section corroded but no sharp edges

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 170,704 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

driver door corroded bottom section

vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Nov 2018 169,996 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

all over underbody corrosion including steering suspension and brake components

front jacking points are heavily waxoiled making inspection hard

Pass 25 Sep 2017 169,133 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion and offside (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit to rear all four (4.1.E.1)

all four jakeing point areas corroded and deteriated

brake heat shield corroded and deteriated

brake pipes protected in grease and sealent

front both sides inner steering joint has slight play

o/s sill has bubble of corrsion

Pass 27 Oct 2015 157,417 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 151,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 143,540 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 130,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 121,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 121,179 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,421 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 99,421 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,075 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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ND55 XBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ND55 XBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND55 XBG registered?

ND55 XBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is ND55 XBG safe to buy?

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