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YP55 NMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,007 mi
Last recorded168,007 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 168,007 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 166,261 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 166,257 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside low performance nearside hand brake binding (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported inner sill area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 164,565 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,202 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 153,694 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 153,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 138,074 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 128,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear parking brake isn't as efficient as it could be

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 188,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear inner cv boot split

front number plate cracked but not likely to be miss read

play in gear stick linkage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 176,719 miles

3 rear seats belt slow to pull back in

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

Slight oil leak from rocker cover area

Fail 9 Jan 2015 176,719 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3 rear seats retracting mechanism slow to pull seat belts back in

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

Slight engine oil leak from rocker cover area

Pass 18 Jan 2014 161,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,783 miles

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

advise play in steering column top mount

Fail 24 Jan 2013 137,783 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

advise play in steering column top mount

Pass 4 Jan 2012 110,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise n/s front wheel rim has light damage

advise rear exhaust system corroded

advise repair to fuel tank

Fail 4 Jan 2012 110,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise n/s front wheel rim has light damage

advise rear exhaust system corroded

advise repair to fuel tank

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,401 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 89,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,969 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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YP55 NMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP55 NMK, 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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YP55 NMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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