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NJ55 VZP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

414,240 mi
Last recorded414,240 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 414,240 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 411,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake has low reserve travel

suspension components corroded

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 410,459 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion under side and suspension

parking brake limits just met

steering rack boots deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2020 396,517 miles

Offside handbrake performance low

Fail 6 Mar 2020 396,431 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 366,286 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 366,286 miles

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering 2 x inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 339,846 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 339,846 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake also binding (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 320,248 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 320,248 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 292,178 miles

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

bolt in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2016 292,135 miles

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

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

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

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

bolt in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 247,449 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Mar 2014 206,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 205,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 185,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 152,386 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 152,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 124,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,991 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 81,406 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 VZP 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 68.2%.

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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

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

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