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NK65 LYY

2015 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

275,174 mi
Last recorded275,174 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito95,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK65 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2026 275,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Aug 2025 249,004 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 248,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 227,452 miles

Chip in windscreen but does not affect drivers view

Exhaust flexy joint in poor condition /slight blow not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 195,859 miles

Exhaust hanger broken off / exhaust still secure

Nearside rear and offside rear indicators are slightly discoloured

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2022 163,447 miles

Chip in windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of heat in rear discs not binding at time of test

rear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure

Fail 17 Aug 2022 163,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of heat in rear discs not binding at time of test

rear exhaust hanger broken off exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2021 134,506 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 134,505 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing Top mounting bolt sheared (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 79,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 55,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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NK65 LYY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 95,194 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 NK65 LYY, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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NK65 LYY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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