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GL05 YPD

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,556 mi
Last recorded244,556 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 244,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Park brake travel near limit

Pass 8 Aug 2022 241,098 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 235,733 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 235,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTER OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTER OUT RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 233,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ANTI ROLL BAR LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ANTI ROLL BAR LINK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 232,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 230,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 227,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in drop link gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in drop link gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 220,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 220,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel foot pedal (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 214,171 miles

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

exhaust blow turbo to front pipe

glow plug light on

offside rear jacking point missing

Fail 18 Jun 2015 214,171 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust blow turbo to front pipe

glow plug light on

offside rear jacking point missing

printed brake report records parking brake efficency as 13% but computer system reports 16%

Pass 7 Jul 2014 206,029 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 4 Jul 2013 198,751 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 184,123 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 161,661 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 161,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 144,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,794 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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GL05 YPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 YPD, 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 GL05 YPD registered?

GL05 YPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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