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DK55 YCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,222 mi
Last recorded154,222 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 154,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under seal

Pass 22 Oct 2018 152,368 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 152,335 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 148,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 142,310 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 136,211 miles

oil leak

wheel trims fitted obscuring view to brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2014 128,903 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 128,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 120,328 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,209 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 113,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 106,447 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,745 miles

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 94,308 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 68,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,863 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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DK55 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DK55 YCJ, 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 DK55 YCJ registered?

DK55 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 YCJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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