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SM55 YYG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,024 mi
Last recorded120,024 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,024 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel on o/s/f (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs and outriggers all very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 118,948 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 114,968 miles

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

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 28 May 2019 112,423 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 112,418 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 111,068 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 111,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 109,338 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 109,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 May 2016 108,746 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 108,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 105,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 100,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 100,996 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 99,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,516 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,513 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 88,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play to nearside steering rack arm

steering slightly knotchy

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,223 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,956 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SM55 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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