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FY05 YVP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,754 mi
Last recorded132,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 132,754 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - outrigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough both sides : top mount bearings - deteriorated (2.1.1 (a))

note : parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 11 Apr 2023 124,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - outrigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides - chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 115,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides at forward cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

note : parking brake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2021 106,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,571 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s centre outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Park brake poor

Fail 12 Mar 2020 96,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Park brake poor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,559 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,837 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 64,835 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,669 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,654 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,654 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

n/s/r brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,262 miles

n/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,770 miles

rear offside brake disc corroded

slight binding offside front brake

Fail 14 Jul 2011 29,769 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear offside brake disc corroded

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2010 23,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,620 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,652 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 YVP 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 70.8%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

FY05 YVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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