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YP55 NMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,456 mi
Last recorded186,456 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 186,456 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside wing mirror held by tape still secure

rear light lens damaged

rear parking brake need slight adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2019 186,354 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail U j breaking up (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lamp outer casing damaged but working and showing correct colour light

Pass 19 Mar 2018 170,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 161,796 miles

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

Nearside Front door stiff to open at times from outside

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

Oil leak ()

both inner cv gaitors deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

brake fluid level close to minimun marker

eml on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

pad wear warning indicator displayed on dash

plastic surround by steering wheel insecure but not fouling on any compnents

Fail 4 Mar 2017 161,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front door stiff to open at times from outside

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

Oil leak ()

both inner cv gaitors deteriorated but not allowing the ingress of dirt

brake fluid level close to minimun marker

eml on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

pad wear warning indicator displayed on dash

plastic surround by steering wheel insecure but not fouling on any compnents

Pass 1 Mar 2016 147,579 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 174,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 116,099 miles

Front anti-roll bar links are of different length

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,047 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front anti-roll bar links are of different length

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,652 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt catch, plastic surround missing

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,627 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat belt catch, plastic surround missing

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,737 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,891 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

automatic transmition oil leak at front cooling radiator

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,998 miles

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

drivers seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,268 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,136 miles

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

Offside 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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YP55 NMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP55 NMJ, 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 YP55 NMJ registered?

YP55 NMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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