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LY05 ORK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,769 mi
Last recorded219,769 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 219,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 219,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 214,476 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 214,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 200,329 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 200,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 194,604 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 191,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 186,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 182,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 174,764 miles

O/S Headlight cloudy but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 25 Jul 2017 166,914 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 156,839 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,985 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 132,615 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 113,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage n/s/front tyre wall

slight damage n/s/rear tyre wall

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,356 miles

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

cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,490 miles

park brake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,577 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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LY05 ORK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY05 ORK, 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 LY05 ORK registered?

LY05 ORK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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