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LV05 YFK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 90,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear no reverse light

Fail 19 Nov 2025 90,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both NS and OS hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear no reverse light

Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 88,649 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underbody. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking piont. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,476 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,169 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,934 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,153 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 71,126 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger corroded through/marked by chalk next to fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamps do not work

Pass 17 May 2018 69,746 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,219 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,317 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (perished) (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded center to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,410 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2012 73,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 May 2011 62,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,620 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,557 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers slight smearing

Pass 19 May 2008 29,668 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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LV05 YFK 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 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 LV05 YFK, 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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LV05 YFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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