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DG05 YUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,739 mi
Last recorded126,739 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,739 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION MISSING (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,215 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 119,215 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,114 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s track rod end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 172,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,184 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,245 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 81,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,320 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 55,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,479 miles

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

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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DG05 YUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG05 YUO, 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 DG05 YUO registered?

DG05 YUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DG05 YUO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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