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AK05 YMD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,364 mi
Last recorded181,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 181,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 175,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 163,145 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 163,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 154,262 miles

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 17 Jun 2022 146,987 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 138,390 miles

Offside headlight lens condensated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,825 miles

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

engine oil level near minimum

Fail 17 Apr 2019 129,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

engine oil level near minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,826 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 113,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 105,965 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and the inner pads appear low

Both rear brake discs are corroded pads appear ok

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

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

Nearside front steering rack gaiter is slightly twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,261 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow Ball Cover Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow Ball Cover Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,818 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,003 miles

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

SRS Warning Lamp Stays On

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,772 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,604 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,273 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,250 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 YMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YMD, 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 AK05 YMD registered?

AK05 YMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AK05 YMD safe to buy?

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