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FN55 YBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 157,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 157,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlight lenses discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers poor condition (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe at rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not showing any pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake disc surfaces slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,677 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre outer treads wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 156,673 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center inner chassis box section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre outer treads wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Front both headlight lenses getting discoloured

prop shaft support bracket damaged ( bent) prop shaft still secure

Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,485 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket to be welded further (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 155,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp not sealing system effectively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket to be welded further (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 155,457 miles

Brake fluid contaminated pedal also feels soft (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe insecure behind turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles have failed (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure downpipe bracket broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 152,707 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern becoming vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern becoming vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top engine area/rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 152,707 miles

Exhaust system insecure silencer and rear pipe hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn 2nd UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern becoming vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern becoming vague (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive top engine area/rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 149,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to ear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 149,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to ear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 143,847 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 143,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,802 miles

Centre high stop light not working

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 138,007 miles

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

Centre high stop light not working

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,934 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 132,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 126,714 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 116,086 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 155,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 155,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 137,147 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 117,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 116,825 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YBY, 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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FN55 YBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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