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NJ55 VYT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,164 mi
Last recorded162,164 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting area has corrosion all over inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension mounting area has corrosion all over rear inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going over fuel tank slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe near rear flexi slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe near rear flexi slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 143,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 143,555 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 130,817 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 130,817 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 117,502 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 117,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,936 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 100,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 86,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 86,961 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,578 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,129 miles

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,476 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,450 miles

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

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

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 VYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ55 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

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

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The MOT history for NJ55 VYT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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