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NJ05 UAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,143 mi
Last recorded252,143 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 252,143 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 252,058 miles

Central Seat belt damaged middle row seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 242,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 231,057 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 222,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 220,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 219,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 219,602 miles

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

engine management light on

fan warning light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 216,416 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 208,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 201,850 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 201,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 193,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 193,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 186,084 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 186,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 165,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 135,844 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 135,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 99,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 99,347 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 UAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UAO, 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 NJ05 UAO registered?

NJ05 UAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is NJ05 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 UAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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