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FN55 YBW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

291,498 mi
Last recorded291,498 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 291,498 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 286,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 285,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 264,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 264,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 252,629 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 243,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 236,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 224,416 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 197,969 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 197,969 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to split

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 186,439 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 186,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 157,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,063 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 YBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN55 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

FN55 YBW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FN55 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YBW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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