MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front top strut mouning bearings stiff
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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