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FD05 YCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,864 mi
Last recorded219,864 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 219,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 219,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 217,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 214,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear axle near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 212,288 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 212,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 208,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 203,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 203,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 201,128 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 197,714 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 197,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 196,769 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 196,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 195,672 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 195,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 191,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 188,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 187,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 175,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,001 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,590 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 95,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 81,828 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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FD05 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 FD05 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 FD05 YCJ registered?

FD05 YCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is FD05 YCJ safe to buy?

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