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YD05 FGT

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,813 mi
Last recorded201,813 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 201,813 miles

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

general under body corrison on rear

vehicle heveley under sealed on front and central

vehicle heverley under sealed on iner seals both side

Fail 4 Feb 2022 201,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to back inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 195,209 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 195,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 195,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 190,779 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 190,772 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 186,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 182,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 178,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 178,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 173,362 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 173,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 165,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 162,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 162,568 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 147,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 147,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 130,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 121,067 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,244 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD05 FGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YD05 FGT, 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 YD05 FGT registered?

YD05 FGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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