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FY05 YUR

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,644 mi
Last recorded258,644 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 258,644 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 252,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 244,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front inner splash guard incomplete

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear top spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear spring top mount (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 244,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front inner splash guard incomplete

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear top spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear spring top mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 225,662 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 203,250 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 203,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 182,769 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 182,769 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 159,187 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 136,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 114,171 miles

water in offside headlamp

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,802 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,802 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,664 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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FY05 YUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY05 YUR, 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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FY05 YUR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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