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NV55 YEY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,508 mi
Last recorded97,508 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 YEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge broken spring rubbing on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge broken spring rubbing on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,015 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 82,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer/tailpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,731 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 78,070 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 78,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,381 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,381 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 60,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,474 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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NV55 YEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV55 YEY, 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 NV55 YEY registered?

NV55 YEY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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The MOT history for NV55 YEY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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