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SM55 YYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,265 mi
Last recorded187,265 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 187,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020
Pass 7 Nov 2019

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear damage to quarter

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear damage to quarter

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear damage to quarter

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear damage to quarter

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017

Offside Front Headlight milky

Fail 13 Nov 2017 213,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlamps milky

traction control light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 177,953 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 177,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 177,702 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 152,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 130,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 114,074 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,470 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 80,290 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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SM55 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SM55 YYA, 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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SM55 YYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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