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SY55 NWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 NWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 126,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger at sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at mid point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s door mirror repaired

Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,642 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 99,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 86,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,840 miles

parking brake adjustment almost no reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake binding slightli

parking brake adjustment almost no reserve travel

Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,652 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light illuminated on the dash--at present advisory issued--after april 2012--vehicle will be failed on any lights illuminated on the dash--other than the engine management light.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 43,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,100 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 29,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 NWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SY55 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

SY55 NWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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