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FP55 YDZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,054 mi
Last recorded125,054 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,054 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,300 miles

Nearside Front door mirror first aid repair

both headlamp beam patterns poor

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 110,300 miles

Nearside Front door mirror first aid repair

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underbody covers fitted

offside front headlamp glass condensated

rear of van boarded and partially loaded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage to nearside door

front brake have slight imbalance

rear of van boarded and partially loaded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 93,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

accident damage to nearside door

front brake have slight imbalance

rear of van boarded and partially loaded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,750 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,150 miles

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

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

rear of van boarded and cluttered

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,150 miles

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

rear of van boarded and cluttered

Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,707 miles

damage to nearside sliding door

rear boarded out and cluttered

Fail 13 Dec 2012 67,705 miles

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

damage to nearside sliding door

parking brake near extent of travel

rear boarded out and cluttered

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,730 miles

rear loaded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear loaded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear of van partially loaded and cluttered

Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,095 miles

as before

Fail 18 Dec 2009 45,085 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,325 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear inner cv joint loosing grease

nearside side door accident damage

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 YDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

FP55 YDZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is FP55 YDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 YDZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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