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EY55 UKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,988 mi
Last recorded180,988 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 UKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 180,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 180,867 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 4 Aug 2021 180,867 miles

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 1 Feb 2019 176,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 171,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 163,222 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,569 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,475 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 122,090 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 122,090 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 113,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 113,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 105,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 96,305 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 96,305 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 87,174 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 86,514 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EY55 UKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 EY55 UKN, 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 EY55 UKN registered?

EY55 UKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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