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Y60 LEA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

319,953 mi
Last recorded319,953 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY60 LEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 319,953 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 319,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 162,500 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 145,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 142,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 142,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 135,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE MAIN TREAD BUT NOT REACED THE CORDS

Fail 7 Apr 2015 130,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE MAIN TREAD BUT NOT REACED THE CORDS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,698 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 125,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,245 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 121,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 86,359 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,165 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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Y60 LEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y60 LEA, 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 Y60 LEA registered?

Y60 LEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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