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NK05 YEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,577 mi
Last recorded161,577 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 YEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 161,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 160,182 miles

Central Rear DIFF HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Nearside OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside OUTRIGGER CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 6 Nov 2020 160,172 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside outrigger corroded

Offside Rear slight body damage

Offside out rigger ciorroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 156,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 156,554 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside outrigger badly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 151,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outrigger badly corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 149,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front SILL HOLED AND CORRODED BUT NOT IN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 149,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Inner WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN 30 CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front SILL HOLED AND CORRODED BUT NOT IN 30CM OF PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear TYRE DETERIORATED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear TYRE DETERIORATED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 11 Apr 2016 145,552 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,010 miles

some road wheels have trim covers

Fail 15 Apr 2015 141,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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) DANGEROUS

some road wheels have trim covers

Pass 5 Mar 2014 128,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 123,139 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 123,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 123,106 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 123,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,129 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 113,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet release catch off cable

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,856 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside rear tyre cut across tread but not to cords

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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NK05 YEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NK05 YEV, 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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NK05 YEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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