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YB55 RZN

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,053 mi
Last recorded195,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 RZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 195,053 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 188,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 185,222 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 274,841 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 274,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 155,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,104 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 133,104 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 117,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 164,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 148,635 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 148,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,572 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,295 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 54,272 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,496 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,811 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no cords visible

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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YB55 RZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YB55 RZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB55 RZN registered?

YB55 RZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YB55 RZN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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