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SJ55 NGO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,527 mi
Last recorded170,527 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2014 170,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 170,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 163,761 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 96,970 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,282 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear handbrake performance a little low but meeting legal requirement

Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,255 miles

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

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

handbrake lever slight travel

nearside rear handbrake performance a little low but meeting legal requirement

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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SJ55 NGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SJ55 NGO, 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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SJ55 NGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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