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ND55 XBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

279,881 mi
Last recorded279,881 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 279,881 miles

Body Panels Corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 275,600 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jackining point front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 275,593 miles

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jackining point front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting all underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 264,041 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 250,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 234,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 218,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both headlight lens begining to deteriorate not as yet effecting beam pattern

Pass 1 Nov 2019 204,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rears minor corr. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 189,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf + osf + 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 174,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box deteriorating-minor leak along seam (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 118,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 106,821 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 35,797 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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ND55 XBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XBV, 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 ND55 XBV registered?

ND55 XBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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