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DE55 YSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,825 miles

All Mechanical components corroded

Handbrake lever slightly high still holding

under body covered in body seal

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,822 miles

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

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

Rear both side brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,688 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,959 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,025 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,734 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 73,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,382 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Sep 2013 67,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,599 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 52,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,523 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 46,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear of van lined out with wood

Fail 13 Oct 2009 41,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear of van lined out with wood

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,438 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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DE55 YSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE55 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

DE55 YSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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