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SY55 NWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 153,690 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 141,559 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 128,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 120,075 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 108,228 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 108,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,056 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,440 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,438 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 66,438 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,071 miles

noise o/s/r wheel not bearing.reccommend further investigation

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,761 miles

noise both rear wheels not bearings recommend further investgation

reverse lights u/s

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,605 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

noise both rear wheels not bearings recommend further investgation

reverse lights u/s

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,627 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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SY55 NWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY55 NWB, 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 SY55 NWB registered?

SY55 NWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SY55 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 NWB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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