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YD55 HFX

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,392 mi
Last recorded98,392 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 HFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 98,392 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 97,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,545 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,811 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear inner , &n/s front inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 88,694 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 78,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 71,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 71,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 67,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,737 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,898 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,253 miles

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

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

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

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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YD55 HFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 YD55 HFX, 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 YD55 HFX registered?

YD55 HFX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is YD55 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 HFX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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