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NJ55 VYO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

252,836 mi
Last recorded252,836 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 252,836 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 226,050 miles

diesel leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 226,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 191,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 168,319 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2014 168,319 miles

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

Oil leak

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 168,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 142,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,209 miles

n/s mirror slightly damaged serviceable on test

Pass 2 Sep 2010 126,196 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front door mirror glass damaged.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 126,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side front door mirror glass damaged.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,443 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 83,902 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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NJ55 VYO 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 NJ55 VYO, 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 NJ55 VYO registered?

NJ55 VYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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