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NG54 ZBO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,128 mi
Last recorded196,128 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 ZBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 196,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BOTH SIDES, outer arches corroding

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underneath vehicle corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2022 196,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES, outer arches corroding

Rear Inner arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Nov 2021 191,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

under body corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 191,765 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on

under body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 188,235 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side runner rear bracket is heavily corroded and weak

Offside Front inner sill area corroded and holed

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

condensation in the offside headlamp

front chassis corroded on both the nearside and offside under the bonnet in the engine bay

Fail 22 Oct 2020 188,230 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side runner rear bracket is heavily corroded and weak

Offside Front inner sill area corroded and holed

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

condensation in the offside headlamp

front chassis corroded on both the nearside and offside under the bonnet in the engine bay

Pass 16 Apr 2019 178,932 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 178,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 172,649 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 169,174 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2016 165,774 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 161,719 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 143,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 143,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 132,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,012 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 98,401 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 98,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

,front tyres have balding close to legal limit on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 86,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 86,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

driver front anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

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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NG54 ZBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NG54 ZBO, 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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NG54 ZBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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