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NK55 XZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

289,380 mi
Last recorded289,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 XZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 289,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 288,197 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 286,534 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 283,700 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 271,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 256,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 244,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 228,977 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 211,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 191,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 174,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 174,178 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 155,702 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2015 155,702 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 137,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 114,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 93,462 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parkbrake travel approaching no reserve stage

Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front top suspension mount bearing rough in operation

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,081 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front top suspension mount bearing rough in operation

Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,572 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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NK55 XZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NK55 XZW, 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 NK55 XZW registered?

NK55 XZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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