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SO55 NRK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,035 mi
Last recorded145,035 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 145,035 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 109,978 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

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

Nearside Outer and Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer and Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Body panel damaged. No sharp edges

Fail 9 Feb 2021 79,548 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Perhaps air in system (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

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

Nearside Outer and Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer and Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Body panel damaged. No sharp edges

Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,540 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot be open or closed (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 70,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,112 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 55,696 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,207 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 37,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,613 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,146 miles

Nearside Front 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 Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 32,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,039 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,566 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,430 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 17,430 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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SO55 NRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SO55 NRK, 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 SO55 NRK registered?

SO55 NRK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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