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NH05 EBA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,191 mi
Last recorded196,191 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 196,191 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 196,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 192,039 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2016 192,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 183,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 183,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 172,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

crack on n/s/r light lens

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 172,427 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

crack on n/s/r light lens

Pass 30 Oct 2013 162,516 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Oct 2013 162,487 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2013 160,557 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 2 Jul 2013 160,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

brake fluid level low

front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 6 Jul 2012 152,216 miles

BOTH rear brake disc's very rusty.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust very rusty.

N/S/F tyre worn close to markers.

O/S/F tyre has very heavy wear on inside and outside edges, advise replacement ASAP.

O/S/F wheel damaged.

O/S/R tyre worn close to markers.

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 152,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH rear brake disc's very rusty.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre exhaust very rusty.

N/S/F tyre worn close to markers.

O/S/F tyre has very heavy wear on inside and outside edges, advise replacement ASAP.

O/S/F wheel damaged.

O/S/R tyre worn close to markers.

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 140,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel on foot mounted handbrake

Pass 2 Jul 2009 124,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 105,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,191 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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NH05 EBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NH05 EBA, 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 NH05 EBA registered?

NH05 EBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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