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FP55 YDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 128,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges and getting close to exposing ply / cords **(recommend replacement SOON) (225/55/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive signs of corrosion on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner and getting low on tread(225/55/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 128,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near and offside ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on edges and getting close to exposing ply / cords **(recommend replacement SOON) (225/55/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive signs of corrosion on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner and getting low on tread(225/55/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 124,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,475 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 118,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 113,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 113,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,224 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 109,221 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear off engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre has a thorn in it

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,834 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight drag

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,616 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,584 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 90,584 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 84,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,495 miles

n/s front wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 54,291 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 39,973 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,970 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,409 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,409 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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FP55 YDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP55 YDO, 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 FP55 YDO registered?

FP55 YDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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