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WU55 NYL

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,261 mi
Last recorded212,261 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 NYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 212,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 192,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 192,594 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 158,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,241 miles

SLIGHT HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 26 Oct 2019 133,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 133,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,033 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,953 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to fully inspect rear seats and belts

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,587 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,890 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,097 miles

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

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 NYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU55 NYL, 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 NYL registered?

WU55 NYL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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