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NJ55 WBV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 143,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under chassis leg to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under chassis leg to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,005 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 138,005 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 132,985 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear lower (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,985 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear lower (slightly corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 118,215 miles

Offside Rear internal drum back plate rotten not insecure at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear internal drum back plate rotten not insecure at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,112 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 133,187 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,135 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo join (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo join (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,117 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,220 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,292 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,292 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 WBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV registered?

NJ55 WBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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