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NH05 EBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,824 mi
Last recorded212,824 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 EBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 212,824 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced exterior & underside vehicle corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side door holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear park brake just met minimum requirements

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 198,272 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills covered (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 193,143 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides led bulbs fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2019 193,143 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides led bulbs fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2019 193,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both no aim patterns (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both HID BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger holed 30 cm from seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour side light (led bulbs fitted) (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 176,692 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-parking brake passed on limit-o/s/f top mount slight lift

Pass 6 Dec 2016 158,130 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015
Pass 11 Jul 2014 136,133 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 136,126 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 108,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 80,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,068 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 65,029 miles

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

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

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

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 23 Jun 2008 51,060 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 EBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EBP, 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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NH05 EBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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