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Y18 YOG

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

227,815 mi
Last recorded227,815 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 YOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 227,815 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 227,781 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides offside and near sides floor and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front center and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 226,765 miles

Bonnet release handle snapped

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both jacking mounts heavily corroded

Rear Both chassis rails (spring mounting) corroded

Rear Diff weeping

Fail 22 Oct 2024 226,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle snapped

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears corroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both jacking mounts heavily corroded

Rear Both chassis rails (spring mounting) corroded

Rear Diff weeping

Pass 16 Oct 2023 224,504 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 216,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 206,216 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 195,201 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 187,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 175,406 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 165,312 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 160,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 160,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure Lense fallen off (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 157,207 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 153,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 141,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,766 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 127,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 105,423 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,567 miles

high level brake lamp not working...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

high level brake lamp not working...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,475 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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Y18 YOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 Y18 YOG, 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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Y18 YOG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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