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YD05 NLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,869 mi
Last recorded171,869 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 171,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 157,374 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 149,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 141,408 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 133,285 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 124,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 116,433 miles

nearside rear tyre damage but cords or ply exposed

offside rear disc corroded inside

Fail 20 Dec 2011 116,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre damage but cords or ply exposed

offside rear disc corroded inside

Pass 22 Dec 2010 107,422 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 107,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 88,783 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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YD05 NLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD05 NLX, 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 YD05 NLX registered?

YD05 NLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is YD05 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 NLX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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