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NG55 VNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,010 mi
Last recorded225,010 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 VNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 225,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 218,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 208,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 208,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 204,626 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 204,626 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 184,433 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 184,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 167,305 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,017 miles

both front drop links worn. all metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 152,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front drop links worn. all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 112,990 miles

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

offside headlamp repaired with metal bracket

slight delamination to front number plate

Fail 10 Aug 2010 112,989 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside headlamp repaired with metal bracket

slight delamination to front number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 86,328 miles

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

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

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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NG55 VNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NG55 VNF, 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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NG55 VNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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