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YC55 LFW

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,215 mi
Last recorded128,215 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,215 miles

ALL tyres age related cracking & perishing & either on or approaching legal limit recommend immediate replacement

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

dieseling knock heard during test

general corrosion to underbody

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 6 Mar 2025 128,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board fuel injector blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL tyres age related cracking & perishing & either on or approaching legal limit recommend immediate replacement

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

dieseling knock heard during test

general corrosion to underbody

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2023 125,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished between treads ()

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 125,750 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also perished between treads ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,338 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d brush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and and rear breake pipes rusted

front and rear disc pitted and pads low

two jacking point rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 118,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,045 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 108,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,914 miles

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

rear surface corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 96,914 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear surface corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,212 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning light on all time

Fail 6 Mar 2015 85,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,641 miles

first 6 notches on handbrake is free travel

front no.plate minor deterioration

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall minor damage

Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,310 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,863 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 32,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,950 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,560 miles

osr lens damaged

wiper blades worn

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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YC55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC55 LFW, 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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YC55 LFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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