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YD55 KMA

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,065 mi
Last recorded143,065 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 143,065 miles

Both rear tyres has worn inner edge

Engine oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 143,056 miles

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

Both rear tyres has worn inner edge

Engine oil leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens are cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre has worn inner and outer edges

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear number plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,970 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 125,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 125,371 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,852 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2013 116,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine oil and gear box oil leak

rear diff oil leak

spare wheel insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,807 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,807 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 28 Sep 2011 98,294 miles

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,557 miles

front passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,287 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 65,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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YD55 KMA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red 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 YD55 KMA, 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 YD55 KMA registered?

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

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