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MH55 YAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,737 mi
Last recorded136,737 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 135,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,301 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 134,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,334 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 133,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,495 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 120,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,783 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,566 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,189 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 73,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,651 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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MH55 YAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey 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 MH55 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH55 YAY registered?

MH55 YAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is MH55 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH55 YAY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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