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CN05 LYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,430 mi
Last recorded152,430 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 LYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 152,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 144,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 138,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 123,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 123,236 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,801 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 116,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 111,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,043 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 106,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 106,475 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 171,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 171,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 150,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 119,343 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,511 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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CN05 LYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN05 LYP, 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 CN05 LYP registered?

CN05 LYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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