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SJ55 NNW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

171,273 mi
Last recorded171,273 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 171,273 miles

Offside Front condensation in lamp

Fail 23 Jul 2020 171,273 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front condensation in lamp

Pass 22 Mar 2019 164,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear low effort from parking brake

paking brake foot control has long travel

Fail 14 Mar 2019 164,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft uj badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear low effort from parking brake

paking brake foot control has long travel

Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 153,315 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 140,383 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 140,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken in to silencer , all rear section corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

water pump leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2015 131,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 119,274 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front headlight has water inside lens

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,274 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front headlight has water inside lens

Pass 11 Feb 2013 104,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Feb 2013 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Dec 2011 90,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake disc`s worn

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not to cord

nearside wiper split

Pass 30 Dec 2011 90,838 miles

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

front brake disc`s worn

nearside front tyre cut in side wall not to cord

nearside wiper split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,041 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 77,039 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 61,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Nov 2009 61,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,850 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,850 miles

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

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

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 NNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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