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WU55 NXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,693 mi
Last recorded181,693 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 NXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 181,693 miles

Both rear floor to sill lips are heavily corroded

Both rear outer sills are heavily corroded

Both rear suspension arm front mounting areas are heavily corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The offside front inner wing panel and mudflap mount is corroded and holed

The windscreen has a large scratch across the passengers side but the view is adequate

Fail 6 May 2016 181,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked main centre (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main centre (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both rear floor to sill lips are heavily corroded

Both rear outer sills are heavily corroded

Both rear suspension arm front mounting areas are heavily corroded

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The offside front inner wing panel and mudflap mount is corroded and holed

The windscreen has a large scratch across the passengers side but the view is adequate

Pass 8 May 2015 168,267 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 168,267 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 144,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 144,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 5 Oct 2012 2,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside side door panel corroded

neaside rear light cracked but not effecting output

Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp lens holed

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2011 88,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp lens holed

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Oct 2010 70,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,412 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,951 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WU55 NXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WU55 NXZ, 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 WU55 NXZ registered?

WU55 NXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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