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Y888 ADY

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,685 mi
Last recorded137,685 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY888 ADY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 137,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 137,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 134,593 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 134,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 134,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 134,554 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,724 miles

o/s rear brake back plate has starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2019 128,001 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 125,820 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 123,973 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 123,973 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 123,939 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 115,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 115,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 108,022 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 108,019 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre perished/ cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 100,502 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,107 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,719 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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Y888 ADY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y888 ADY, 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 Y888 ADY registered?

Y888 ADY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is Y888 ADY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y888 ADY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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