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LV05 YFS

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,102 mi
Last recorded167,102 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 167,102 miles

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

Front side mirror casing missing both sides

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light casing cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged & has corrosion

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 164,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 157,517 miles

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

Wing mirror cover missing - both sides

Fail 2 Nov 2023 157,517 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wing mirror cover missing - both sides

Pass 2 Nov 2022 146,817 miles

Brake pad warning on dash

Driver's seatbelt is slow to retract

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Chuffing at manifold - exhaust fumes present under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug warning on dash

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

Nearside Mirror housing back missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mirror housing smashed and back missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 146,810 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning on dash

Driver's seatbelt is slow to retract

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Chuffing at manifold - exhaust fumes present under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Glow plug warning on dash

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

Nearside Mirror housing back missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror housing smashed and back missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 137,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 126,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 121,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 101,978 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 94,365 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,463 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 56,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 56,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,125 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

LV05 YFS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 YFS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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