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DK55 YGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

280,320 mi
Last recorded280,320 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 280,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 264,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 261,343 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 254,482 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 254,471 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 248,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 248,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WING ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 233,174 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 233,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

clutch or gearbox etc faulty real strugle to get the gears.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 219,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 219,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 203,084 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 203,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 193,176 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jan 2014 193,176 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2013 179,119 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 179,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 170,462 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 163,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 163,604 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 158,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 156,141 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack gaitors twisted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 156,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 155,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 155,089 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 147,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 144,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 144,397 miles

slight movement in offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes

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 YGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK55 YGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK55 YGU registered?

DK55 YGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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