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NJ55 VZO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,031 mi
Last recorded131,031 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,031 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,031 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 124,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 124,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification as marked (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 121,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 121,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,790 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,927 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 102,927 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 94,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,677 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 86,647 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,137 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 79,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,079 miles

exhaust down pipe clamp broken n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,315 miles

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

n/s front outer wheel rim slightly damaged legal at test

Fail 21 Jan 2008 55,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front outer wheel rim slightly damaged legal at test

o/s front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen slightly allso unable to check n/s front wiper due to lack of water

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 VZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

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

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