MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav and dash cam removed from windscreen ()
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak only just within passing tolerances (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Rear spring only held in when weight of the vehicle is upon it (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer chassis leg support corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav and dash cam removed from windscreen ()
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak only just within passing tolerances (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim not tested both dip beam inop (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer inop (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp remain dimly lit when side lamps on (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
NSR AND OSR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
SLIGHT CORROSION ON NSR AND OSR BRKE PIPES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT NS AND OS ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ05 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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