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FD55 YKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

319,999 mi
Last recorded319,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 319,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay to abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Rear cross member corroded but not with in 30cm of a load bearing point

Pass 5 Jan 2016 300,739 miles

Both wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 283,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 269,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 250,724 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 226,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 190,468 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 190,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 157,531 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 157,515 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,620 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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FD55 YKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD55 YKA, 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 FD55 YKA registered?

FD55 YKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is FD55 YKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 YKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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