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SJ55 NKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,020 mi
Last recorded138,020 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 138,020 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 138,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

brake pad light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 132,717 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 132,717 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

injector seal leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 126,882 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,291 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,576 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads showing slight wear

Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,127 miles

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

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 NKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SJ55 NKG, 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 NKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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