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AK05 YLT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,217 mi
Last recorded141,217 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 141,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight play in prop uj

Pass 23 Sep 2022 126,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and some upper body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 126,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and some upper body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,580 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 119,577 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced box section inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,517 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,966 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 13 Sep 2019 117,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

reversing lights don' t work

Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,409 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,658 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 Aug 2016 111,428 miles

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,638 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 103,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 103,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2012 100,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 89,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 74,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

high level brake light is not working

Pass 7 May 2009 57,880 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 44,228 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear 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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AK05 YLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK05 YLT, 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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AK05 YLT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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