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AK05 YLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,718 mi
Last recorded155,718 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 155,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 149,187 miles

GENERAL CONDITION OF VAN IS POOR

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FADED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

VARIOUS AREAS ARE CORRODED ON VAN

Fail 30 Apr 2018 149,185 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OFFSIDE OUTER BODY SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONTS (8.2.2)

GENERAL CONDITION OF VAN IS POOR

HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FADED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

VARIOUS AREAS ARE CORRODED ON VAN

Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,667 miles

exhaust system is holed and blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 131,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,214 miles

all 4 tyres are getting low

front and rear brake pads are low

front roll bar links badly worn

o/s/r brake pipe is pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 102,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 82,265 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,658 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 52,132 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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AK05 YLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YLV, 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 YLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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