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NJ05 TZD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,834 mi
Last recorded151,834 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 TZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,834 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 148,040 miles

Bonnet pull broken

Handbrakes binding slightly

Nearside rear upper lamp damaged

Surface corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 5 Feb 2013 139,542 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 139,542 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 130,110 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Bonnet pull incomplete

Damage to sidewall nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear upper lamp damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2011 120,589 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Damage to nearside rear lamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,589 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Damage to nearside rear lamp

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

Wiper blades split

Pass 23 Feb 2010 110,280 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 102,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,367 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 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ05 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

NJ05 TZD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ05 TZD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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