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FD55 YKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

348,151 mi
Last recorded348,151 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 348,151 miles

fuel cap flap missing no sharp edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 322,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch lining missing

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

slight oil leak on rear diff half shaft seals

Pass 13 Oct 2014 294,994 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 294,993 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 263,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 263,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 232,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 181,434 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 151,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 12,225 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 YKF 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 72.7%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD55 YKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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