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WN55 YBG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,925 mi
Last recorded198,925 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 198,925 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point corroded and holed marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front no headrest fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all components to the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake not a lot of reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2021 197,500 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 197,500 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 194,573 miles

off side front jacking point starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2019 190,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 190,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wire worn away (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 186,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 186,335 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 171,554 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 171,554 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 161,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 154,037 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 154,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 143,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,628 miles

Condensation present in nearside front lamp unit

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,936 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,246 miles

Offside 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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WN55 YBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN55 YBG, 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 WN55 YBG registered?

WN55 YBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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