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YD55 KLU

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,592 miles

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

Nearside Front headlmp out put slightly dull

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch is not working

Fail 4 Oct 2022 119,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most mounting point outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary safety catch is not working (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside spring mounting point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside parking brake poor offside very poor

Pass 6 Oct 2021 118,577 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached appears to be loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour faded (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

long brake pedal travel

Pass 5 Oct 2020 117,701 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake poor

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

wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested or levelling (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking

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

long service brake travel

wipers poor

Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,927 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

long service brake travel

Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,894 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake poor

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

long parking brake travel

long service brake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,742 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

viscous fan seized

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,675 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis leg areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

viscous fan seized

Pass 9 Nov 2017 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 98,738 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front noise in top strut bearing area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,374 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front noise in top strut bearing area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,652 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 85,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking above fuel tank area (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake discs an d pads deteriorated

Offside Rear brake pad deteriorated

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 62,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,175 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 44,174 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD55 KLU, 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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YD55 KLU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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