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YD05 NNU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

316,988 mi
Last recorded316,988 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 316,988 miles

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

outer sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2016 316,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on drive shaft (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

outer sills corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2015 182,007 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 181,993 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre has exposed ply/cords

Pass 12 Nov 2014 173,784 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 173,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 165,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 165,467 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 154,770 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 154,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 138,812 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 138,812 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 127,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 127,528 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 113,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 97,980 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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YD05 NNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NNU, 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 NNU registered?

YD05 NNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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