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LY55 TYU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,037 mi
Last recorded32,037 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 32,037 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 32,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 32,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 32,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,651 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated rust causing latch to not to operate fully (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil from ns of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 31,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not latching belt and button sticking in. (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated rust causing latch to not to operate fully (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil from ns of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 31,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 30,690 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,931 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 25,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 27,121 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r parking brake partially siezed

Pass 19 May 2015 24,583 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 15,225 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,329 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 7,702 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,827 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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LY55 TYU 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 85%.

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 LY55 TYU, 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 LY55 TYU registered?

LY55 TYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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