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SJ55 NPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,845 mi
Last recorded178,845 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 178,845 miles

All brake pipes are heavily coated with rustrpoofing

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehcile underside has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive, including sills , spring mountings and floor pan areas

Fail 3 May 2019 178,836 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NS and OS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower bj looks loose rather than play in joint, needs replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front inner bush has serious play and likely to fail (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes are heavily coated with rustrpoofing

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehcile underside has all over corrosion, but not considered excessive, including sills , spring mountings and floor pan areas

Pass 13 Jun 2018 165,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 165,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting fractured, exhaust fouling on drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bad earth on rear lamp

Offside Front bonnet hinge bolts loose

Pass 14 Jun 2017 159,555 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 159,555 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,850 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 148,850 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,949 miles

Front top strut mouning bearings stiff

Fail 3 Jun 2015 118,206 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front top strut mouning bearings stiff

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,374 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,252 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,171 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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SJ55 NPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NPA, 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 SJ55 NPA registered?

SJ55 NPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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