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FN55 YBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

218,016 mi
Last recorded218,016 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 218,016 miles

Both rear indicator lamp lense damaged and deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 208,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 208,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (3.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 195,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 182,285 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 182,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 150,214 miles

both side front tyre wearing on outeredge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 125,807 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 125,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,524 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 106,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 87,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,273 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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FN55 YBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN55 YBT, 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 FN55 YBT registered?

FN55 YBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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