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DE55 YSN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

223,001 mi
Last recorded223,001 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 223,001 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 6 May 2022 222,352 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 222,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 221,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 221,078 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 220,799 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 220,781 miles

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 219,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP-LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 49% (3.7.B.6b)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON!!

Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR SECURED SHUT

Nearside Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights HIGH ()

Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR STAY STRAP BOLTS BROKEN

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (3.5.1g)

Rear HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OUT

Pass 24 Apr 2017 209,739 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DULL

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT STAYS ON

REAR TAIL PIPE OF EXHAUST HAS HOLE IN

Fail 21 Apr 2017 209,729 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle DOOR HANDLE BROKEN (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS DULL

BRAKE WEAR LIGHT STAYS ON

REAR TAIL PIPE OF EXHAUST HAS HOLE IN

Pass 23 Apr 2016 198,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 198,433 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users second catch on bonnet seized (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 181,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 181,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 167,280 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 153,501 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre punctured

Fail 6 Apr 2013 153,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nsr tyre punctured

Pass 16 Apr 2012 139,485 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 139,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,412 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 112,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 112,452 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 101,205 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 101,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 DE55 YSN, 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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DE55 YSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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