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NJ05 TYS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 104,532 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 104,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 78,841 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 68,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2021 53,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,450 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 44,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,722 miles

Front very light cracking of flexi brake pipe outer cover -n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,613 miles

Fuel filler flap missing

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 34,675 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,564 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 20,117 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,117 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,938 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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NJ05 TYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NJ05 TYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ05 TYS registered?

NJ05 TYS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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