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SO55 NSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,002 mi
Last recorded186,002 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 186,002 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s off/s front jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 177,599 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 170,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 159,115 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 159,115 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 147,437 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 137,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,619 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 97,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 75,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,022 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,369 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 44,035 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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SO55 NSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

SO55 NSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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