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FN55 YCE

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,324 mi
Last recorded121,324 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 door corroded

under side corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 120,690 miles

Off side front jacking point corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2024 119,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Jan 2024 119,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,801 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Headlamps deteriorated but not yet adversely effecting the beam image

Nearside Front Tyre VERY heavily cracking on inside wall

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs heavily deteriorated

Rear Suspension springs corroded/in poor condition

Reverse lights not working

Vehicle underside heavily corroded. but prescribed areas not yet holed or significantly weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,066 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 112,065 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,916 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 91,549 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,561 miles

Fumes entering van

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak from diff output seal

Pass 14 Dec 2015 72,282 miles

both anti roll bar links slight play

os steering rack inner joint play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,644 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,158 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,158 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 80,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,677 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

Pass 29 Nov 2008 24,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 24,502 miles

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

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 YCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

FN55 YCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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