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YB55 RZT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 170,280 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 170,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2019 167,863 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 167,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 164,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 164,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,145 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 160,142 miles

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 157,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 154,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 150,469 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Fail 10 Feb 2014 150,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON N/S/F WORN LOW

SLIGHT BIND TO BOTH FRONT WHEELS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,531 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 11 Feb 2012 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 96,446 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,446 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,250 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,443 miles

N/S headlight slightly damaged.

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

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 RZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB55 RZT, 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 YB55 RZT registered?

YB55 RZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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