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OU05 PYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

327,198 mi
Last recorded327,198 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 327,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 308,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 289,030 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 272,971 miles

Rear surface corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 272,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 252,783 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 252,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door corrosion has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill corroded excessively and has a hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 237,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 237,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 218,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 218,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2016 192,030 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 192,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 170,993 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 170,799 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 144,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 144,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 123,493 miles

o/sf headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,459 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 88,929 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 88,918 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 84,591 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,990 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OU05 PYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU05 PYP, 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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OU05 PYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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