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FD05 YCS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,744 mi
Last recorded223,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 YCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 223,744 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

both wiper blades slightly worn

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 202,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch broken

front number plate cracked

offside mirror small crack

oil level below minimum 2 ltrs added

parking brake pedal travel

steering rack gaitors slightly twisted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 174,397 miles

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2010 174,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front indicator bulbs faded

front registration plate cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2009 140,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 140,123 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 101,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 YCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YCS, 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 FD05 YCS registered?

FD05 YCS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is FD05 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 YCS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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