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NJ55 WCY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

214,884 mi
Last recorded214,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 214,884 miles

various parts of underneath has been undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2025 183,517 miles

some welding and underseal to underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2025 183,517 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

some welding and underseal to underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2023 171,869 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very slight outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,304 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 138,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,906 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre front and rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 127,922 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,799 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 86,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,652 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 73,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,898 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 66,896 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,820 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 WCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

NJ55 WCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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