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NJ05 UAX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 150,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 141,334 miles

Corrosion hole to inner body frame, nearside middle

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 141,334 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion hole to inner body frame, nearside middle

Front pads uneven wear,nearside to offside.

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 131,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 128,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 118,441 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 118,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 108,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,204 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 102,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 81,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,833 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 UAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

NJ05 UAX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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