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DE55 YRY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 94,402 miles

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s and o/s tail lamps lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 94,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EML on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s and o/s tail lamps lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 75,626 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Near & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near&offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front bottom of the door sightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 69,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2023 69,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside / Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,112 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 60,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 56,766 miles

parking brake travel on limit

Fail 1 May 2020 56,766 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,303 miles

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

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

parking brake reserve travel on limit

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,658 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 52,658 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint snaped (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber split (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2016 49,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 46,687 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

o/s/f drop link has play

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,067 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 31,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,810 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,306 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,306 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DE55 YRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE55 YRY, 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 DE55 YRY registered?

DE55 YRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DE55 YRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 YRY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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