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NJ05 UBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,124 mi
Last recorded139,124 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,124 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 134,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut not reached cords

Fail 25 Oct 2016 133,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine front (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut not reached cords

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,179 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,156 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking under van (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 121,435 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 115,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light is on

cooling fan light is on

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2012 115,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag light is on

cooling fan light is on

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,658 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 111,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

adv front brake disc slighty worn

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 106,842 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 106,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv exhaust bracket missing front

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,523 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 UBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UBP, 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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NJ05 UBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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