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FY05 YVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,284 mi
Last recorded121,284 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 121,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 105,498 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,752 miles

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

slight injector leak

wipers and left indicator intermittently comes on on their own

Fail 27 Jun 2014 90,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

slight injector leak

wipers and left indicator intermittently comes on on their own

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,072 miles

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

coil lamp on dash

Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

coil lamp on dash

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low

srs lamp on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,308 miles

front brake pads low

srs lamp on dash

Pass 27 Jun 2011 64,748 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SRS light on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,546 miles

duelmass flywheel noisey

front discs worn

slight noise on steering

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,123 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm tread

slight clunk in steering through steering wheel

slight travel in parking brake

Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm tread

slight clunk in steering through steering wheel

slight travel in parking brake

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,103 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FY05 YVN, 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 FY05 YVN registered?

FY05 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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