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FD55 YKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

411,198 mi
Last recorded411,198 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 411,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 411,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Parking Brake (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 402,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 393,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 387,645 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion back pannel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 375,313 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 348,065 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Brake pipe slightly corroded To abs module (3.6.B.2c)

Condensation in n/s/headlamp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 324,771 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 309,155 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 12 Dec 2012 281,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 252,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2011 252,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 216,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 178,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 137,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 137,732 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 YKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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