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LV05 YFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,742 mi
Last recorded148,742 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 148,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2023 145,390 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 141,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 134,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 133,428 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 132,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 131,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 130,889 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 129,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 128,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 126,056 miles

Both front & rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 124,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 124,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 109,239 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 109,239 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 90,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,439 miles

off side and near side front tyres outer edges bald

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 YFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YFO, 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 LV05 YFO registered?

LV05 YFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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