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DK55 YGP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,804 mi
Last recorded74,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cuts not deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 98,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 53,252 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 52,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10 cms diameter in the wiped area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 30 Mar 2022 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking top of the fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. offside205/65R16C and nearside 195/65R16C (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres wearing on the outer edges of the treaded sections of the tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10 cms diameter in the wiped area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed and slightly damaged and perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windcreen

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 26,381 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 22,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,053 miles

Glow plug light on dash

Pass 6 Sep 2014 17,850 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 17,850 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear foglight unit full of water

Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,531 miles

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,773 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight perishing of nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 8 Aug 2012 12,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight perishing of nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,565 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,562 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 23 Aug 2010 7,562 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,084 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 YGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

DK55 YGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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