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NJ55 WBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

205,085 mi
Last recorded205,085 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 205,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 200,457 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 200,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 189,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 189,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 184,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 266,171 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 147,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 124,111 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,258 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,009 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,380 miles

screen cracked n/s

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 WBE 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 78.6%.

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 NJ55 WBE, 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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NJ55 WBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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